From Nieuwoudtville to Clanwilliam via the Pakhuis and Botterberg passes. Dirty roads and dusty fields: Words and photos: Ann Gadd Dirty roads and dusty fields was originally published in Country Life Magazine In taking the dirt road from Niewoudtville to Clanwilliam, Ann Gadd discovers that it’s more about the journey than the destination. “Dirty roads Read More
Category: Conservation
Unique insights into various wild African animals and the people who care for them
Turtle Rescue
Ann Gadd sticks her neck out and heads to the Two Oceans Aquarium. Here she finds out more about the Turtle Rescue Program and meets an extraordinary young woman. I’m lying flat-out on a small deck above a huge water tank, camera poised, watching something amazing happening. Beneath me are Talitha Noble and Sandy. Talitha Read More
Have the Great Whites Gone?
Have the Great Whites Gone? I investigate the disappearance of the great white sharks from False Bay and along the coast. Adapted from the article that appeared in Country Life magazine. Words: Ann Gadd Photos: Ann Gadd, Dr Sara Andreotti, Elsa Hoffman and Shark Spotters Have the Great Whites Gone? Years ago, my gran aged Read More
Sylvester the Badgering Badger
Sylvester the Badgering Badger: From an article in Country Life magazine Photos and Words: Ann Gadd. Badger images: Blaauwberg Nature Reserve Ann Gadd badgers veterinarian and urban wildlife specialist Dr Dorothy Breed to find out more about honey badgers, and in particular, the one that took itself on a seaside holiday to Melkbos. Something strange Read More
Elephants on Parade
Elephants on Parade: Ann Gadd ventures into Botswana to find out what the state of the elephant population really is and to get up close and personal with these gentle giants. From Country Life Magazine Photos, illustrations and words: Ann Gadd Elephants on Parade He lumbered down the dusty road towards us. A large, lone, Read More