Podcasts by Bits
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#023–Astronomy from 2018-07-26T15:35:30
"There's a starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds" The southern sky by night could be indeed mind blowing. In this last episode we reach for the...
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#022–Quelea from 2018-07-19T15:34:23
They form one of the biggest crowds in the bird kingdom: Quelea. Sometimes they appear as enormous morphing clouds at the sky. Ross Hawkins tells us how they manage to do this.
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#021–Birding 2 from 2018-07-12T15:33:04
Your are not thaaaat into birding? No problem. Even without thorough knowledge of the rarest LBJs you can enjoy the colourful flying variety… Ross Hawkins explains what a huge amount we could learn...
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#020–Birding 1 from 2018-07-05T14:31:12
Birder or twitcher? No matter what. You will find birds on every safari, even if the big game plays hide and seek. Ross Hawkins introduces us to the world of feathered creatures and to the citizen...
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#019–Makuleke Land Claim from 2018-06-28T14:29:52
After their relocation in apartheid times, the Makuleke people started to claim back their land. The story of their success and what their future plans are is told by Eric, chairperson of the royal...
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#018–Makuleke Relocation from 2018-06-21T14:27:40
Nature conservation can't be regarded high enough, but sometimes it goes hand in hand with tragedy. In this episode, Norman, the chief of the Makuleke royal kraal, tells what happened to his villag...
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#017–Lanner Gorge from 2018-06-14T14:38:27
Lanner Gorge in the Pafuri region of South Africa got its name from the lanner falcon, which you could watch from the rim soaring on your eye level… But that's not the only sight. Looking down in...
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#016–Fever Tree Forest from 2018-06-07T14:34:49
Can nature build its very own cathedral? Yes, it can. With pastel green trunks as pillars and a leafy canopy more impressive than every elaborate rib vault. The hymns are sung by countless birds an...
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#015–Termites from 2018-05-31T14:30:53
Is there a mind in the mound? The witch hat like constructions are an iconic feature of the African landscape. But their inhabitants are not only gifted builder, they also farm fungus and have an e...
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#014–Hyena from 2018-05-24T17:09:04
Don't trust Hollywood. Not only the movie "Lion King" portrays hyenas as ugly and mean creatures. In fact they are intelligent and co-operative with strong social bonds within their well-organised ...
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#013–Eland from 2018-05-17T14:30:25
It is Africas largest and slowest antelope. Weighing up to 1,500 lb. and reaching 70 in. at the shoulder. But it is not the sheer size that makes the eland special. It's the role it has in the beli...
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#012–Giraffe from 2018-05-10T14:30:25
They are the tallest land mammals and their silhouette against a sunset sky is the empidome of Africa. But also in other respects giraffes literally stand out. For example, with their unique gait o...
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#011–Scorpions from 2018-05-03T14:30:26
They glow at night and their sting could sometimes be life-threatening. Ross Hawkins talks about scorpions and why it is crucial to look at the size of their pincers and tails.
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#010–Spiders from 2018-04-26T14:30:56
Even small things matter… In this episode, Ross Hawkins takes a closer look at the world of the creepy crawlies. At spiders to be precise.
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#009–Zebra from 2018-04-19T14:30:02
There are thousands and thousands and more thousands of zebras on the African plains. Grazing, galloping and doing their zebra-things. Some people think they are boring and there is not much more t...
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#008–African History Vol. 2 from 2018-04-12T14:30:42
For a thrilling lesson in African history there is no need for old castles, ancient artifacts or interactive museums. Just sit down with Russell Crossey on a basalt ridge in Mashatu Game Reserve an...
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#007–African History Vol. 1 from 2018-04-05T14:30:47
For a thrilling lesson in African history there is no need for old castles, ancient artifacts or interactive museums. Just sit down with Russell Crossey on a basalt ridge in Mashatu Game Reserve an...
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#006–Salomons Wall–A Lesson in Geology from 2018-03-29T14:30:57
Where we all come from and where we all go to – Russell Crossey from Mashatu Game Reserve knows the answer. This episode is in essence about geology, but looks at it from a much wider perspective.
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#005–Impala from 2018-03-22T15:30:41
You meet them at every corner, they are really many. Some call them McDonalds of the bush, other the Madonnas. Wether you see them as a lion-fodder or graceful creatures.… Whatever, the fact is the...
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#004 – The Art of Tracking from 2018-03-15T15:31:45
Some see only a jumble of imprints on the ground. But other read it like a newspaper. Bruce Lawson talks about the centuries old art of deciphering tracks, spoors and signs of and in the wild.
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#003 – The Cheetah from 2018-03-08T15:30:08
It is the world's fastest land mammal and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. But there are many more fascinating facts about the cheetah than only speed. Today Nicola ...
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#002 – How to Approach Dangerous Game from 2018-03-05T15:52:16
Wind, sun, terrain… There is a lot you better get right when approaching game - not only on foot, but also in a vehicle. Bruce Lawson tells you about the basics for succesful viewings.
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#001–Tune your Senses to the Bush from 2018-03-01T07:16:16
Get your weekly bush-fix and enjoy a little journey to the African veld just about anywhere with this short episodes about wildlife, geology, history and suchlike. Bits and Bites from the Bush take...
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