Since December, some Eland were released in the Reserve, and to everyone’s surprise, the one Eland cow was found to be pregnant.  The Reserve was blessed with the newcomer a few weeks ago. Keeping very close to mother all the time. 

For more information contact Jacques Küyler, Biodiversity Area Co-ordinator: Blaauwberg Nature Reserve, T + 27 21 444 0454.

These harmless giants are often negatively portrayed.

They are called baboon spiders due to their hairy appearance and the black scopulae pads on its "feet" resembling the pads on baboon feet.  They are not dangerous to man although they can inflict a painful bite.  South African species are terrestrial occurring in underground burrows or scrapes under rocks. The scrape is lined with thick silk, which is attached to the rock and keeps out troublesome insects such as ants.