Aloe habitat in Namibia the rain year 2006 |
Namibia! You just have to love this country. The dry harsh climate teaches you to enjoy and appreciate life in good times and to endure life in bad times. |
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| Aloe hereroensis in normal years. Hanging on and flowering. On the right. The same aloes after the rain in the year 2006 that brought the most rain in a century. It was not the flowering season but a few aloes bloomed, taking advatage of the situation. | |
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The corn cricket's life cycle is in the rain season with the majority of the eggs hatching only after good rain. Then it is a rush to grow and mate while good times last. They are quite fearless as few birds like the taste of the liquid they excrete as defense. This guy boldly invited himself for a drink. We gave him some beer and he drank it with gusto like a true Namibian male. If you want to see him in a large scary size, click http://made-in-afrika.com/corn.cricket.jpg |
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As to Namibian males. This mountain monitor lizard is dressed in his best colors. He is out looking for a mate while the sun is not shining. We were delighted to meet this mountain monitor lizard, a lovely animal well over a metre long. They are usually higher on the mountains amongst boulders, where they are seldom seen. |
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This camelthorn tree has grown into a large beautiful tree in a harsh
climate. Hard times bring out the beauty of the character in trees (and in humans). The huge nests are made by the sociable weaver, a small bird about the size of a house sparrow. The nest looks like a grass thatched roof hanging in a tree, with holes on the underside. The resident birds fly together in flocks. click more Namibian trees |
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Aloe asperifolia. The leaves of this aloe has the texture of sandpaper. The rough surface of the leaves catch the mist that is blown inland for roughly 60 - 80 kilometres from the sea. |
