Environment & Biology

Reference articles, profiles and guides about Zimbabwe. 327 articles

• Epworth balancing rocksWhy Visit There are some extraordinary shaped rocks although on a much smaller scale than those in the Matobo National Park near Bulawayo. The balancing rocks are close to Harare. There are some enigm...Environment & Biology29 January 2018
• HyenaScientific name: Crocuta crocuta (spotted hyena) Weight: 90 to 190 lb. Size: 28 to 35 in. tallLife span: Up to 25 years in captivityHabitat: Savannas, grasslands, woodlands, forest edges, subdeserts,....Environment & Biology12 January 2018
• HoopoeType: Aves Order: Bucerotiformes Diet: Insects, small reptiles, frogs and plant matter Size: 25-32cm long with a 44-48cm wingspan Weight: Varies between 46-89 grams Protection Status: Least Concern De...Environment & Biology11 January 2018
• The Big Tree1.The Red Mahogany in the Chirinda Rain Forest The Big Tree in Chirinda Forest is the tallest native or indigenous tree in Zimbabwe, and a declared National Monument. The tree is 65 m tall and measure...Environment & Biology10 January 2018
• Cornish JackLength: Cornish Jack can grow to a maximum length of 1,5 meters. Name: The common name "Cornish jack" likely originated from European settlers, who thought that this fish resembled the European pike,....Environment & Biology10 January 2018
• Puff AdderType: Reptile Diet: Rodents, birds, other snakesSize: Length: Fat snake about 1,5m long Weight: Protection Status: Status: Least Concern Places in which they are found in Zimbabwe: Usually found in mo...Environment & Biology9 January 2018
• Agavaceae-Sisal familyThe sisal family, agavaceae, consists of 13 genera and 210 species. Description of the family Monocarpic or perennial plants. Stems short or 0, sometimes trunk-like. Leaves large, borne in rosettes, o...Environment & Biology8 January 2018
• Black winged stiltsDescription: Its distinctive legs make up around 60 percent of its overall height, providing it with a feeding advantage over other waders in deeper waters. Young birds can be distinguished by a dash....Environment & Biology8 January 2018
• HarvestmenThey have chelicerae, pedipalps and four pairs of legs. Most harvestmen have two eyes, although there are eyeless species. Harvestmen (Opiliones) are an order in the class Arachnida. There are about 4...Environment & Biology5 January 2018
• Matabeleland DamThe dam has a capacity of 133 million cubic metres. It supplies water for commercial irrigation and the town of Beitbridge. It is a zoned earthfill dam for irrigation, on the Umzingwani and Luhani riv...Environment & Biology5 January 2018
• Ornate Frog (Hildebrandtia Ornata)The ornate frog has variable bold symmetrical patterns in green, orange, brown and white. It has horizontal pupils and a black throat with a pair of broad white Y-shaped stripes. It has a long nasal q...Environment & Biology4 January 2018
• Secamonoideae-Milkweed and stapeliad familyDescription of the family: Perennial herbs or shrubs, sometimes twining or scrambling, often succulent and often with milky sap. Stipules usually 0. Leaves mainly opposite or whorled, rarely alternate...Environment & Biology2 January 2018
• CatfishGeneral Background: Catfish are named for their prominent barbel’s which resemble a cat’s whiskers, they range in size and behavior from the heaviest and longest. The vundu is the largest freshwater s...Environment & Biology2 January 2018
• BatsBats are mammals of the order Chiroptera whose forelimbs form webbed wings, making them the only mammals naturally capable of true and sustained flight. By contrast, other mammals said to fly, such as...Environment & Biology31 December 2017
• AntbearOther Names: Aardvark Sambani Sambane Type:Mammal Diet:Termites and ants Size:Length is usually between 1.6m and it can reach lengths of 2.2 metres when its tail (which can be up to 60-70 centimetres)...Environment & Biology30 December 2017
• Diana's VowLocation: Inyanga, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe Background: “Diana’s Vow” rock paintings tell many stories of early man. The rock paintings and rock formations are protected by the Zimbabwe National....Environment & Biology27 December 2017
• Markwe CavePrimary Country Code (see definition): ZI (Zimbabwe) First-order administrative division code (see definition): 00 (Zimbabwe (general) ) Region Font Code (see definition): 3 (Africa/Middle East) Uniqu...Environment & Biology19 December 2017
• Himalaya MountainHimalaya mountain is the highest point in Zimbabwe at approximately 2220meters high. It is located in a farm in Himalaya within Zimbabwe and is nearby to Tsetsera, Chinanazembe and Chitsatsa. Himalaya...Environment & Biology18 December 2017
• Zambezi RiverThe river flows through six countries on its journey from its source in north-western Zambia to the Indian Ocean, an amazing 2 700 km. This river evokes mystery and excitement with few rivers in the w...Environment & Biology16 December 2017
• Largemouth BassZimbabwe is a red hot Bass fishing destination and home to some genuinely HUGE bass, in fact the largest Largemouth Bass caught outside of the USA and Mexico came from this country. The monster 8.2 kg...Environment & Biology16 December 2017
• Why you need to visit - Vumba MountainsSituated 25km South-East of Mutare are the beautiful Bvumba Mountains better known as Vumba mountain. Rising to a height of about 1 911 meters, the mountains extend North-Eastwards across the Zimbabwe...Environment & Biology16 December 2017
• SpringhaasThe springhaas is built for jumping, with long hind legs and a strong bushy tail. In fact, it always leaves its underground burrow with a great leap in the air, probably to avoid any predators that mi...Environment & Biology11 December 2017
• Simaroubaceae - Tree-of-heaven familyDescription of the family: Trees or shrubs, sometimes climbing. Stipules 0. Leaves alternate, imparipinnate, lacking gland-dots; the rhachis sometimes winged. Inflorescence a panicle. Flowers unisexua...Environment & Biology8 December 2017
• Scale InsectsScale insects can weaken and even kill trees, shrubs and houseplants, but in general, complete loss of the plant is rare. Description: Depending on the species, scale insects may be found on plant ste...Environment & Biology7 December 2017