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Офис Почётного консула ЮАР в Екатеринбурге // Office of Honorary Consul of South Africa in Yekaterinburg
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Posted Dec 19
🐊 Henry the Nile Crocodile — a Living Legend of South Africa Henry, the world’s oldest known crocodile, lives at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 🗓 Born on December 16, 1900, in Botswana, Henry gained notoriety in the early 20th century for preying on local children before being captured in 1903. Today, he is a beloved attraction and a true icon of the conservation center 💚 Over his lifetime, Henry has fathered more than 10,000 offspring with six mates! 📏 Length: 16 feet (4.9 m) ⚖️ Weight: around 1,540 lbs (700 kg) Henry’s extraordinary longevity and fertility highlight the resilience of Nile crocodiles and the importance of wildlife conservation efforts🌍 🔗 Source: Times of India 📹 Video: https://t.me/NationGeographic/9647 #Nature#SouthAfrica#Wildlife#Crocodiles#Conservation#InterestingFacts
Posted Jul 31
🦏 The white rhinoceros is one of the largest land mammals, found in Africa’s tall- and short-grass savannahs. 🌍 An astounding 99 percent of Africa’s white rhinos live in just five countries, with the overwhelming majority found in South Africa. 🇿🇦 🌿 A true grazer, the white rhino has a broad, square-shaped upper lip—perfectly evolved for feeding on grass. 📹 Video: https://t.me/AfroPouchkine/1441 🔗 Source: Rhinos.org #Rhino#WhiteRhino#SouthAfrica#AfricanWildlife#Nature#Conservation#Biodiversity
Posted Jun 3
🖥CyberTracker – Technology Inspired by Traditional Tracking 🐾 A South African innovation that bridges ancient skills and modern tech. Developed by Louis Liebenberg (pictured) and Lindsay Stevenson, CyberTracker allows users — even those who are illiterate — to record wildlife and environmental data using intuitive icon-based software. From anti-poaching patrols to conservation research, it empowers indigenous trackers and park rangers around the world. 🦓🌍 Used globally, from Africa to the Amazon, CyberTracker is more than software — it's a powerful fusion of culture and technology. #SouthAfrica#TechForGood#CyberTracker#Conservation#Innovation#Liebenberg