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The Great White Sharks of South Africa
A great white shark breaches dramatically out of the water, captured by Dr. Alessandro De Maddalena. Esteemed shark researcher Dr. Alessandro De Maddalena is scheduled to deliver a presentation at the Franschhoek Theatre on Wednesday, 26 November, at 18:30 , as a segment of the SmallTalX® series. Join De Maddalena, the founder of the Shark Museum, for an unforgettable journey into the world of one of the ocean's most intriguing predators — the great white shark . His 90-mi
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Nov 42 min read


South African Wildflowers and Their Pollinators
Leon Kluge amidst South Africa's blossoming Springtime. (photo credit: Leon Kluge, https://www.timeout.com/cape-town/things-to-do/the-ultimate-cape-spring-guide-with-leon-kluge ) Multi-award-winning landscaper and botanist Leon Kluge will present a talk at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club (Old Harbour) on Wednesday, 20 November, at 18:30 , as part of the SmallTalX® series. South Africa’s wildflower landscapes are celebrated for their breathtaking diversity and the remarkable re
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Oct 242 min read


Radio Astronomy at MeerKAT: Behind the Scenes
Radio bubbles within the Milky Way, captured by the MeerKAT Radio Telescope. Image courtesy of the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. Sarah Buchner, the science operations lead for the MeerKAT Radio Telescope, is scheduled to give a talk at the Welcome Glen Farmhouse, located at 36 Glenoak Road, Glencairn, on Wednesday, 13 November, at 18:30. Situated in the vast quietude of the Karoo, the MeerKAT Radio Telescope has established South Africa as a leading entity in rad
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Oct 151 min read


Baboon Management: A Case Study in the Complex Relationship Between Science, Social Media, Politics, and Power
A tender moment captured in Pringle Bay as a baboon family gathers close, with the infant nestled securely between the adults. (Photo...
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Sep 291 min read


Small Cats, Big City: What We've Learnt from a Decade of Caracal Research
A majestic caracal elegantly navigates a trail, set against the verdant backdrop of Cape Town. (Photo credit: Jacqueline Bishop)...
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Sep 271 min read


The Reptiles and Amphibians of the Deep South: An Introduction
Spotted Harlequin Snake (Homoroselaps lacteus) displaying its striking patterns in Higgovale, Western Cape. This venomous snake is noted...
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Sep 171 min read


Climate Change and Invasive Trees: Insights from Tortoise Research
A tortoise participant in Dr. Garcia's research moves through a sandy landscape. Photo credit: Dr. Raquel Garcia. On Tuesday, 24...
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Sep 141 min read


The Underwater World of the Cape Peninsula
Marine expert Georgina Jones captures the beauty of a broadnose seven-gill shark up close. Photo by Geoff Spiby. On Wednesday, 18...
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Sep 142 min read
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