Environment & Biology

Reference articles, profiles and guides about Zimbabwe. 327 articles

• African ElephantAfrican elephants show sexual dimorphism in weight and shoulder height by age 20, due to the rapid early growth of males; by age 25, males are double the weight of females. However, both sexes continu...Environment & Biology6 December 2017
• Zambezi SharkCommon Name: Bull Shark Scientific Name: Carcharhinus leucas Type: Fish Diet: Carnivores Group Name: School, shoal Average Lifespan in the Wild: 16 years Size: 7 to 11.5 ft WEIGHT: 200 to 500 lbs DESC...Environment & Biology5 December 2017
• Apocynaceae-subfamily PeriplocoideaeDescription of the family: Herbs, shrubs or climbers with milky or clear latex. Leaves opposite. Stipules 0 (but stipule-like frills present in Mondia). Flowers bisexual, actinomorphic, usually arrang...Environment & Biology27 November 2017
• PorcupineCOLOUR: White and black-ringed quills and spines cover flanks, tail and upper parts of the body. The head carries a crest of flexible black spines with white tips. The remainder of the body has coarse...Environment & Biology23 November 2017
• ButterfliesButterflies are beautiful, flying insects with large scaly wings. Like all insects, they have six jointed legs, 3 body parts, a pair of antennae, compound eyes, and an exoskeleton. The three body part...Environment & Biology13 November 2017
• FesoUse Feso is known for being is known for being a good plant to use on skin and hair. When used on hair, Feso loosens curly much like today’s ‘s-curl,’ a soft curly hairstyle which is achieved through....Environment & Biology13 November 2017
• ScorpionfliesAll adult scorpionflies have chewing mouthparts. Most scorpionflies also have 4 wings, although individuals belonging to the rare “Snow Scorpionfly” family (Boreidae) have no wings. Scorpionflies can....Environment & Biology7 November 2017
• Reptiles and Frogs of Eastern HighlandsGeography and climate The Eastern Highlands extend 300 kilometers (190 mi) along Zimbabwe’s eastern border with Mozambique. There are two broadly defined high-altitude ecological habitats in the Easte...Environment & Biology31 October 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 & Biology31 October 2017
• HamerkopType: Aves Order: Pelecaniformes Diet: Fish and insects Size: Medium sized wading bird measuring 47 – 56 cm in length Weight: Weighing around 415 – 430 grams Protection Status: General Background: The...Environment & Biology29 October 2017
• Poaceae - Grass familyDescription of the family: Annual or perennial herbs, rarely woody, often with rhizomes or stolons. Culms usually cylindric, usually hollow but solid at the nodes. Leaves: alternate, 2-ranked, simple,...Environment & Biology29 October 2017
• The Big TreeThe tree is of the species Adansonia digitata in Zimbabwe, is close to the Victoria Falls. It has sometimes been called Livingstone’s tree erroneously. Unusually for a baobab it has both an impressive...Environment & Biology28 October 2017
• Inyangombe FallsWhy you should visit The Nyangombe River cascades down the rocks into a natural pool and a sandy area called locally Brighton Beach. The fast running, cold water is bilharzia free and safe to bathe in...Environment & Biology27 October 2017
• CatfishElectric Catfish ( Malapterurus electricus) Landing this fish and failing to identify it could result in an experience that may put you off of fishing for life!The Electric Catfish can discharge a vol...Environment & Biology25 October 2017
• Botanicals of ZimbabweAcanthaceae Agavaceae Amaranthaceae Amaryllidaceae Anacardiaceae Annonaceae Apiaceae Apocynaceae Arecaceae Asclepiadoideae Asteraceae Bignoniaceae Bombaceae Boraginaceae Brassiaceae Cannabaceae Cappar...Environment & Biology25 October 2017
• NightjarThey have long wings, short legs and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is camouflaged to resemble bark or leaves. There are....Environment & Biology24 October 2017
• NyalaThe nyala (Tragelaphus angasii), also called inyala, is a spiral-horned antelope. It is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Nyala, also considered to be in the genus Tragelaphus. It was first de...Environment & Biology23 October 2017
• KlipspringerIt reaches 43–60 cm at the shoulder and weighs from 8 to 18 kilograms. The coat of the klipspringer, yellowish gray to reddish brown, acts as an efficient camouflage in its rocky habitat. Unlike most....Environment & Biology20 October 2017
• Secretary BirdType: Aves Order: Accipitriformes Diet: Insects and mammals ranging in size from mice to hares and mongoose, crabs, lizards, snakes, tortoises, young birds, bird eggs, and sometimes dead animals kille...Environment & Biology18 October 2017
• Big Tree (Chirinda Rain Forest)The tree is 65 m tall and measures 4.5 m in diameter, while its age is estimated at 1,000 years or over. This impressive tree is growing in the centre of the Chirinda Forest (formerly known as Selinda...Environment & Biology18 October 2017
• PorcupineCOLOUR: White and black-ringed quills and spines cover flanks, tail and upper parts of the body. The head carries a crest of flexible black spines with white tips. The remainder of the body has coarse...Environment & Biology13 October 2017
• Scorpions in ZimbabweThere are 20 species of Parabuthus in southern Africa, found predominantly in the arid and semiarid areas. Parabuthus species have highly toxic venoms which they use to overpower their prey and drive....Environment & Biology11 October 2017
• Striped PolecatDiet: Feeds mainly on rodents, but almost any small animal prey such as snakes, lizards, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and insects may be eaten. While foraging the polecat also pushes its snout into....Environment & Biology9 October 2017
• A Look into Victoria Falls and how to Compares to European WaterfallsNatural Beauty The main reason tourists are attracted to waterfalls is because of their natural beauty. Arguably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world is Njupeskar in Sweden. This is one o...Environment & Biology4 October 2017