Ants of Renosterveld: From the fierce to the ‘freezers’
We’ve been able to confirm the presence of at least 11 ants species in Renosterveld to date. Formicinae subfamily or Pugnacious or Sugar
Meet the most underappreciated keystone species
Ants are social creatures, always found in colonies. If you see an ant, you can be sure there are more to follow. Pheromones play a very important role in communication between ants
Carpets of colour: It’s flowering time for eye-catching Oxalis
Oxalis are known for their brightly coloured flowers, clover-like leaves, corms and explosively dispersed seeds.
Seeing these elusive creatures: Small mammal trapping in Renosterveld
There are some creatures in Renosterveld that are barely ever seen with the naked eye, and if they are, they are a mere blur as they rush past you while you walk through the veld.
Zoom into Renosterveld’s tiny lifeforms
To truly experience Renosterveld, you need to get down to your hands and knees and immerse yourself in the shrubland.
Classifying Hemiparasites: Researching the taxonomy of genus Thesium
The majority of Thesium are hemiparasitic shrubs, meaning that they live as parasites on other plants, but still derive some of their nutrients from photosynthesis.