Critter Chronicles

30/11/2024

🌟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐠𝐠-𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟! 🌟

The Rhombic Egg-Eater (Dasypeltis scabra) is a fascinating and harmless snake found in various parts of South Africa. Known for its impressive ability to swallow eggs whole, this snake is a true specialist in its diet! If you love a good nature story, you’ll adore learning about this unique reptile.

🔍 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐠𝐠-𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫:
🥚 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭: As its name suggests, this snake feeds exclusively on bird eggs, using its specially adapted spine-like teeth in its throat to crack the eggshells before swallowing the contents. It then spits out the broken shell!
🌍 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: You can find these snakes in savannas, bushveld, and grasslands across South Africa, including Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and parts of the Free State and North West. They often hide in leaf litter or hollow logs, so keep an eye out if you’re exploring nature.
⚠️ 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦: None at all! The Rhombic Egg-Eater is completely non-venomous and poses no threat to humans or pets. Its only defence is an impressive imitation of a venomous snake, complete with loud hissing and body inflation to scare predators away.

🚨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐚 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐠𝐠-𝐄𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫:
1️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜! It’s completely harmless.
2️⃣ 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. Watch its amazing display of mimicry—no harm, no foul!
3️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞. These snakes are important for maintaining healthy ecosystems by controlling bird populations.

🐾 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬! 🐾
Help us educate communities about South Africa’s incredible wildlife, including harmless gems like the Rhombic Egg-Eater. Visit www.critterchronicles.co.za to support our NPO. Your contribution helps protect these amazing creatures and their habitats!

22/11/2024

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐚: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝! 🌟

The Cape Cobra (𝐍𝐚𝐣𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚) is one of South Africa's most iconic yet highly venomous snakes. Known for its bold yellow, brown, or black colouring, this snake thrives in a variety of habitats, including the dry savannas, semi-deserts, and fynbos regions of the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape. You can also spot them in certain parts of the North West and Free State provinces! They are often found basking in the sun or seeking shade near rock crevices, termite mounds, or even suburban gardens.

🔍 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐚:
💉 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦: The Cape Cobra packs a potent neurotoxic venom that affects the nervous system, potentially causing difficulty breathing or paralysis if untreated. While bites are rare, this snake’s venom is one of the most dangerous in Africa.

🚨 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐚:
1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. The Cape Cobra is not aggressive and will usually only bite if provoked or threatened.
2️⃣ 𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐭. This increases your risk of being bitten.
3️⃣ 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧. Most snakes prefer to avoid confrontation.
4️⃣ 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩. Contact Critter Chronicles or your local snake removal expert to safely relocate the snake 076 942 5577.

By understanding and respecting these incredible creatures, we can coexist with them while staying safe.

🐾 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬!🐾
Help us continue our work in education, snake and wildlife removal, and conservation. Visit http://www.critterchronicles.co.za to learn more about our initiatives and support our NPO. Every bit helps protect South Africa’s wildlife and communities!

05/11/2024

🐍 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 🐍
South Africa’s snakes come in various types, each with unique characteristics. Here's a guide to understanding the differences and what each level of danger means!

𝟏. 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 🕊️
Non-venomous and no threat to humans, these snakes may lack venom or even teeth, like the Common Egg-Eater. Although some may bite if handled, they pose no toxic risk.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
Common Egg-Eater (Dasypeltis scabra)
This snake has no teeth, feeds on eggs, and is entirely harmless.

𝟐. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 ☠️
Though non-venomous, these snakes can inflict painful bites due to their size or strong jaws. While they lack venom, they should still be approached with caution.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
Mole Snake (Pseudaspis cana)
Known for its strength, the Mole Snake can deliver a serious bite if threatened.

𝟑. 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 🧪
These snakes have mild venom that generally poses little threat to humans. Their bites may cause minor discomfort or irritation, but they are not considered dangerous.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
Herald Snake (Rooilippie) (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia)
The Herald Snake has mild venom, which may irritate the skin but is not harmful to humans.

𝟒. 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 ⚠️
These snakes have moderate venom that can cause serious symptoms, including pain and swelling. Although rarely fatal with prompt treatment, their bites should be taken seriously.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii)
This snake’s venom is potent and requires medical attention if bitten, as it can cause severe localised symptoms.

𝟓. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 ⚡ (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧)
South Africa’s "deadly dozen" includes 12 highly venomous snakes with potent venom that can be fatal without medical treatment. Bites are emergencies requiring immediate care.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞:
Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
With potent neurotoxic venom and incredible speed, the Black Mamba is one of the most feared snakes in Africa.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 📝
South Africa has only 12 snakes classified as 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬, often called the "deadly dozen." They are among the most dangerous reptiles in the region. Always remember, the best way to enjoy snakes is from a safe distance! 🐍💚Knowing more about them can help us appreciate these creatures and their role in the ecosystem.

27/10/2024

Rest in peace, Dingo Dinkelman.

The Critter Chronicles team is deeply saddened by your passing. Your enthusiasm, love, and dedication to wildlife and conservation inspired us all.

Your unwavering support and collaboration with our mission to share wildlife stories and promote conservation touched countless hearts. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations.

We'll miss your infectious laughter, your captivating stories, and your unwavering passion for wildlife.

To Dingo's family, friends, and community, we offer our heartfelt condolences. May your memories of Dingo's love, joy, and compassion bring you strength during this difficult time.

Farewell, dear Dingo. Your impact on our community and wildlife conservation will never fade.

--- The Critter Chronicles Team

24/10/2024

24/10/2024

📢 We still need your support! Help us put an end to the illegal wildlife trade. Every action counts towards protecting these vulnerable species. Let's make a difference together!

🐾 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 🐾

In South Africa, the illegal wildlife trade is a growing threat to our precious biodiversity. Buying wild animals from illegal sellers not only fuels this illicit trade but also devastates ecosystems and pushes species towards extinction. It's time to take a stand and protect our wildlife!

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞?
- 🌍 Preserve Biodiversity: Illegal wildlife trade endangers countless species, disrupting ecosystems and threatening biodiversity.
- 🐾 Ethical Responsibility: Purchasing from illegal sellers often involves inhumane practices and suffering for the animals.
- 🌱 Conservation Efforts: Supporting illegal trade undermines the hard work of conservationists and legal wildlife sanctuaries.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐭?
- 📣 Awareness: Spread the word about the consequences of illegal wildlife trade.
- ⚖️ Legal Action: Support legislation and enforcement efforts to crack down on illegal sellers.
- 🛒 Responsible Choices: Only buy from reputable, legal sources and discourage others from participating in illegal trade.
- 🌿 Support Conservation: Donate to organisations dedicated to protecting wildlife and combating illegal trade.

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Join us in our mission to protect wildlife and stop the illegal trade. Your support can make a difference!

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰:
Bank: FNB
Account Name: CritterCare Conservation NPC
Account Number: 63085887918
Branch Code: 250655

Together, we can ensure a future where wildlife thrives. 🦁🌿

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩:
📞 076 942 5577
📧 [email protected]

17/10/2024

Safely back where they belong! 🐍🌿

Critter Chronicles had the privilege of relocating these stunning snakes back into their natural habitat.

Our mission is to protect wildlife and keep our communities safe. Want to learn more about the incredible creatures we work with and what we do, visit our website www.critterchronicles.co.za

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12/10/2024

🐧🌊 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝟏𝟐 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 🌊🐧

Did you know that African Penguins, also known as “jackass penguins” because of their braying call, are the only penguin species found on the African continent? 🐧 These remarkable birds are sadly endangered, with their population rapidly declining due to overfishing and habitat destruction.

At CritterCare Conservation, we're dedicated to raising awareness and promoting efforts to protect these incredible creatures. Together, we can make a difference in preserving the homes of African Penguins and ensuring their survival for generations to come.

💚 Support our conservation work here: https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/crittercare-conservation/

07/10/2024

🌞🐍 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 & 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞! 🐍🌞

With summer heating up here in South Africa, snakes are becoming more active! As they venture out in search of food and shelter, you might spot one around your home. Don’t panic – we’re here to help!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐨 𝐢𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞:
1. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Don’t approach or try to touch it.
2. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 👀 and stay calm.
3. 𝐈𝐟 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 🏡, like in a bathroom, close the door, place a towel at the bottom, and call us!
4. Dial 📞 𝟎𝟕𝟔 𝟗𝟒𝟐 𝟓𝟓𝟕𝟕 for safe removal and relocation.

💡 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞:
🐍 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭: Snouted Cobra – Venomous and defensive, best to stay far away!
🐍 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠: Brown House Snake – Harmless, great at keeping rodent numbers down.
🐍 𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐙𝐮𝐥𝐮-𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥: Green Mamba – Beautiful but highly venomous.
🐍 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞: Mole Snake – Non-venomous and great for rodent control.
🐍 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞: Puff Adder – Common and venomous, they love to camouflage.
🐍 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐨 & 𝐌𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚: Black Mamba – Fast, venomous, and highly dangerous.
🐍 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞: Cape Cobra – A striking snake that’s quick to defend itself.
🐍 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞: Horned Adder – Known for its unique horns and desert lifestyle.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫:
Snakes are crucial for our ecosystem – they help control rodent populations 🐭. Trying to kill a snake is dangerous and can provoke an attack. Leave it to the professionals to handle safely!

Support our conservation efforts through 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Donate and learn more at https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/crittercare-conservation🐍💚

Let’s keep our scaly friends and ourselves safe this summer! 🌞

07/10/2024

🌿🏞️ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝟕 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 🏞️🌿

Healthy habitats mean healthy wildlife! 🌍 Today, we shine a light on the importance of restoring and protecting natural habitats to ensure the survival of countless species and the balance of our ecosystems. Every plant, animal, and ecosystem plays a vital role in the future of our planet.

At CritterCare Conservation, we're working towards preserving habitats through education and conservation efforts. Let’s continue to restore and protect the homes of our wildlife together!

💚 Learn how you can support our initiatives here: https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/crittercare-conservation/

04/10/2024

🌍🐾 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 🐾🌍

Today, we celebrate the diversity of our planet's incredible wildlife! From the tiniest insect to the largest mammal, each animal plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. 🌿🐘🦒

At CritterCare Conservation, we're committed to protecting and preserving these wonderful creatures through education and conservation efforts. Let’s continue to stand together for the voiceless and ensure a thriving future for all species.

Join us in making a difference—every action counts! 💚 Learn more about our work here: https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/crittercare-conservation/

28/09/2024

🦠💉 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝟐𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 💉🦠

Rabies is a preventable disease, yet it claims the lives of thousands of people and animals each year. 🐕🐾 Protect your pets and loved ones by ensuring they are vaccinated, and help us spread awareness about this deadly yet preventable virus.

At CritterCare Conservation, we believe in educating communities about the importance of animal health and safety. Let's work together to end rabies worldwide!

Stay informed, stay protected. Learn more about our conservation efforts here: https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/crittercare-conservation/

24/09/2024

🔥🐍 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬! 🐍🔥

As we gather around the braai fires this Heritage Day, let’s also celebrate the incredible wildlife and natural heritage that makes South Africa so unique. From the smallest critters to the grandest landscapes, our country is home to amazing creatures that deserve protection and respect. 🌍🦎

At Critter Chronicles, we’re proud to play a part in educating, conserving, and caring for South Africa’s wildlife. Let’s continue to celebrate not just our human heritage, but our animal friends too! 🦗🐢

22/09/2024

🌍🐾 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬! 🦏

Did you know that a group of rhinos is called a "crash"? 🦏💥 Despite their size, these giants can run at speeds of up to 50 km/h!

As we honour these majestic creatures on 22 September, let's remember that protecting rhinos is about safeguarding the delicate balance of our ecosystems. At CritterCare Conservation, we’re dedicated to supporting all forms of wildlife conservation—ensuring that our planet's incredible biodiversity thrives for future generations.

Join us in our mission to protect endangered species and educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation. Every little bit helps in making a difference!

💚 Support our conservation efforts today by donating here: https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/crittercare-conservation/

20/09/2024

🌿 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 🦔

Imagine a creature so unique that it seems almost mythical—covered head to toe in armour-like scales, yet so gentle it curls up into a ball at the first sign of danger. Meet the pangolin, nature's quiet insect eater and one of the world's most fascinating, yet least known, creatures.

Pangolins are solitary, nocturnal animals that roam forests and savannahs, feeding on ants and termites, helping to keep insect populations in balance. But despite their vital role in our ecosystems, pangolins are facing a crisis.

❗𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡
It's hard to believe, but pangolins hold a grim title: they are the most illegally trafficked mammal in the world. Their scales, believed by some to have medicinal properties (though there's no scientific proof), and their meat, considered a delicacy in certain regions, have put them at the centre of the illegal wildlife trade. The demand is so high that all eight species of pangolins are now threatened with extinction.

🐾 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞?
Pangolins are essential to our natural world. By consuming millions of insects each year, they protect crops, reduce pests, and support a healthy ecosystem. Without them, entire ecosystems could shift, affecting both wildlife and human communities.

The truth is, pangolins have been quietly taking care of our environment for millions of years, but now, they need us to take care of them. Raising awareness is the first step to ensuring their survival.

💬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨?
Conservation efforts are underway to protect pangolins, but they need all the support they can get. By sharing the story of these incredible creatures, we can help reduce demand for their scales and promote stronger protections against poaching.

At 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, we're dedicated to raising awareness about pangolins and other threatened wildlife. Every small action—whether it’s sharing their story, learning more about the wildlife trade, or even just spreading the word—helps create a safer world for them.

🔗 Want to learn more about our conservation efforts? Visit us at https://www.critterchronicles.co.za/

06/09/2024

Dit is dalk nou ń slang, maar dit is ń mooi slang

Critter Chronicles
Patriot Apparel

05/09/2024

🐝 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦! 🐝

Our Critter Chronicles vehicle is buzzing through your area this weekend as we head to Nature-I-Am for a special 𝐁𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 at 𝐋𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞!🌼🌿

We’re bringing our bee-keeping gear, a live demonstration, and loads of fun activities for the kids. 🍯🏅

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Saturday, 7 September
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9:00 – 11:30
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Lekwena Private Game Reserve - Plaaskombuis

See you there! 🚗🌼