Wildlife Wonders at Grootbos Foundation

Wildlife Wonders at Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation

Wildlife Wonders at Grootbos Foundation

Soaring high above Grootbos, this magnificent martial eagle was spotted scanning the landscape for prey. As one of Africa’s largest and most powerful booted eagles, it can weigh up to 6.5 kg, a true giant of the skies and an incredible sight to witness in the wild.

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On the forest floor, a much smaller but equally fascinating creature made an appearance this week, the rhombic egg-eater (Dasypeltis scabra). Completely harmless to humans, this gentle little snake survives on a diet of bird eggs and plays a valuable role in the ecosystem.

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Wildlife Wonders at Grootbos Foundation

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Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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