Kei Bottlebrush (Greyia flanaganii)

Kei Bottlebrush

Kei Bottlebrush (Greyia flanaganii) is a rare endemic of Eastern Cape, where it is found on the grassy hillsides and among rocks on the steep slopes of the Kei River and its tributaries, the Toise and Kabusi Rivers. The seedlings are tiny and fragile. This may be the reason why these shrubs are often found emerging from fissures in rocks. …..read the article….. Kei Bottlebrush (Greyia flanaganii)

Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)

Rock Hyrax

The Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) grows to be about 45 to 60 cm in length and weighs between 2.5 and 4.5 kg, males being approximately 10% heavier than females. Their fur is thick and grey-brown colour, although this varies strongly between different environments; from dark brown in wetter habitats, to light grey in desert living individuals. …..read the article….. Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)

Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri)

Raucous Toad

The Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri) grows to about 10 to 11.5 cm in length. This large toad is stout with a blunt head and squared appearance. The skin is rough and dry with wart-like glandular elevations on the upper side and includes a pair of large and distinctive parotid glands on the neck. …..read the article….. Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri)