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Southern Adder Sighting in Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy

Southern Adder Sighting in Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy

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Southern Adder Sighting in Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy

It is always a privilege to see the region's most threatened reptile - the Southern Adder (Bitis armata). This very private snake was spotted on a property in the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy, much to the delight of Kurt from our Conservation Research team.

Southern Adder Sighting in Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy

Grootbos Foundation

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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