African Wild Cats in Kruger National Park

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za/, 2012]

Kruger’s wild cats are nocturnal and secretive, plus so perfectly camouflaged for the bush that you should count yourself lucky if you see one. A new research project is trying to determine what impact domesticated cats are having on their wild cousins.

Scandalously Sexy Bishops and Widows

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za/, 2011]
 
African widowbirds and bishops share an array of colourful feathers and lengthy tails – signals used to attract a mate.

Smelling Arousal

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za/, 2011]

Sight is normally responsible for stimulating sexual excitement in humans. But with certain fruit flies, it seems to be scent that acts as an aphrodisiac.