Fieldguide

Ichthyology is the study of fish.

The period when fish slow down their metabolism is called Torpor.

The African Fish Eagle is considered a true eagle, but it lacks feathered legs.

• Platform nest:

  • African Fish Eagle  (Famous for its call, known as the "Voice of Africa")

• Floating nest:

  • African Jacana (Common waterbird, seen on lakes and wetlands)

• Hole nest:

  • Rosy-faced Lovebird  (Popular and colorful parrot, often seen in groups)

• Cup nest:

  • Cape Robin-Chat  (Famous for its beautiful song, often seen in gardens)

The name mammal comes from the Latin word "mamma," which means breast.

This is because mammals feed their babies with milk from mammary glands (breasts).

None in Southern Africa

Example of a near-ungulate:

• Rock Hyrax (Dassie)

Characteristic of a near-ungulate:

• Has teeth and digestive system similar to hoofed animals (ungulates), and eats plants (herbivore).

• Mixed feeders:

  • Eat both grass and leaves (e.g., Elephant).

• Piscevores:

  • Eat fish (e.g., African Fish Eagle).

• Bulk grazers:

  • Eat large amounts of grass (e.g., Buffalo).

• Omnivorous:

  • Eat both plants and meat (e.g., Baboon).

• Solitary:

  • Animal lives alone.
  • Example: Leopard.

• Harem:

  • One male lives with a group of females.
  • Example: Zebra.

• Temporary Association:

  • Animals come together for a short time, then split up again.
  • Example: Impala (often form herds in certain seasons).

Pangolin.

It has hard scales to protect itself from predators

• Sound:

  • Example: Lions roar to mark territory.

• Body Language:

  • Example: Elephants flap their ears to show excitement or warn others.

• Scent (Smell):

  • Example: Hyenas mark their territory with scent.

Head Fire: Fast with the wind, burns tall plants but not soil.

Back fire: Slow against the wind, burns close to the ground.

Black wattle

American Agave

• Hippopotamus – Very famous, lives in rivers and waterholes, needs water to stay cool and safe.
• Nile Crocodile – Well-known predator, lives in rivers, lakes, and dams, and depends on water for hunting and survival.

1. Gemsbok (Oryx) – Well-known in deserts like the Namib, survives long without water.
2. Steenbok – Small antelope, gets moisture from leaves and plants, rarely needs water.

Both can live in very dry areas.

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Earths spinning Altitude,latitude

Weather= Short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature l, precipitation,wind and pressure. Climate=long- term average weather conditions over a period of at least 30 years

The cold benguela Current along the westcoast and the warm Agulhas Current along the easr coast . The altitude and the latitude

Topography is the shape of the land including hills, valleys and other features you see on the ground

Copper,Gold,Diamond,Silver

Minerals: Some animals nee certain minerals which they find these in rocks. Soils: Different rock make different soils This affects which plants grow and which animals can eat them. Landscapes:The shape of the land , like cliffs,caves creates different homes for animals.

Heat&Gravity

inner Core , outer core , mantle, crust

Formed when small particle like sand or mud are collect and are pressed together to become solid

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