Suburban Wildlife in KZN

Although this publication states “in KZN”, the creatures cover a vast area of SA.  Each page provides amazing insight to our common garden creatures – from the slimy slug to bees, snakes, frogs, spiders, Monkeys and so many more.  

In his Introduction, Dr Jason Londt states “Public education has always been a priority of mine during my career as a natural scientist. Over many years I have seen human populations mushroom and wilderness areas shrink.  There is no doubt that our precious biodiversity is under great threat and that only one thing can save it – a proper appreciation of its true value.  My hope is that people’s natural curiosity about animals that live in and around their homes will lead them to a much greater appreciation of the incredible heritage that we as South Africans possess, as well as a willingness to stand up for its proper protection and management.

In the first few pages you will find Shongololos:   Dr Jason Londt writes  “Everyone knows  shongololos, or millipedes as they are more widely known.  The Zulu name has a lovely African ring to it and I knew these creatures by that name long before I learnt the English one!“
Did you know “that the name millipede comes from the Latin words mille meaning a thousand and pedis meaning foot, and so the Afrikaans name of Duisendpoot is also a direct translation from Latin.”