Struik Nature

Struik Nature Leading specialist Natural History publisher of bestselling books and field guides.

Struik Nature is the leading specialist Natural History publisher in southern Africa, associated with the best-selling and most highly regarded field guides in the region. If you're visiting this microsite you probably already know that, and you probably own one or a few of our titles. We publish full-colour illustrated books across a variety of subject areas, including birds, mammals, reptiles, t

rees and flowers, the marine environment, geology, astronomy, general wildlife, and children's nature. A variety of different series covering these subject areas ensure that all levels of interest are catered for, from beginner to intermediate and serious interest, and titles are written by the region's most respected authorities in their fields, ensuring accuracy, relevance and authority.

Green doesn’t always mean green mamba! Learn how to tell harmless green snakes from a green mambas in this post by Afric...
21/07/2025

Green doesn’t always mean green mamba! Learn how to tell harmless green snakes from a green mambas in this post by African Snakebite Institute 🐍

We spend a lot of time on social media spreading snake awareness and education and one of the comments we see most often on any photograph of a green snake is "it's a Green Mamba!".

We’re so excited to introduce our very own adopted African Penguin – Pippa!  Through our partnership with SANCCOB saves ...
18/07/2025

We’re so excited to introduce our very own adopted African Penguin – Pippa! Through our partnership with SANCCOB saves seabirds, we’re raising awareness and funds to protect these endangered seabirds.

📗 R10 from every Struik Nature book sold on our website goes directly to SANCCOB to support penguins like Pippa.

💚 Want to help too? You can adopt a penguin through SANCCOB and make a lasting difference.

📚 Let’s read, learn, and protect our planet – one book (and one penguin) at a time!

🐧 Meet Pippa and learn more here: https://loom.ly/B-xgVYY

🌍 A bird that breeds in Europe and winters in southern Africa has just made a surprising stop… in China!The European Rol...
18/07/2025

🌍 A bird that breeds in Europe and winters in southern Africa has just made a surprising stop… in China!

The European Roller has been spotted thousands of kilometres off-course, an extraordinary record in bird migration.

Read more about this rare sighting and what it means for conservation:
🔗 https://loom.ly/8wSKOTg

SA’s BirdLife team confirmed a European Roller’s 15,000km journey to China; the first physical sighting of a GPS-tracked bird from Limpopo.

Not all spiders are scary! Some are sneaky, clever, and even beautiful.Learn all about them in Kids' Spiders of Southern...
17/07/2025

Not all spiders are scary! Some are sneaky, clever, and even beautiful.
Learn all about them in Kids' Spiders of Southern Africa – the ultimate guide for curious kids.

🌿 Perfect for kids who love nature and discovery – get it today: https://loom.ly/ZcCh5OA

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of southern African spiders – they come in all shapes and sizes, and are more colourful and clever than you think! This jam-packed children’s book unpacks where spiders live, what they eat, how they hunt, what venom they have and how they protect their ba...

🐍✨ It’s World Snake Day!Did you know? Understanding our scaly neighbours is the first step to staying safe and appreciat...
16/07/2025

🐍✨ It’s World Snake Day!

Did you know? Understanding our scaly neighbours is the first step to staying safe and appreciating their vital role in our ecosystems.

Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa is your essential companion to identifying all dangerous snakes in the region (plus several harmless lookalikes), with up-to-date first aid advice, clear photos, maps, and the latest medical information.

Stay informed, stay safe and celebrate these remarkable reptiles today: https://loom.ly/CnjjDb0

The adventure doesn’t stop at sundown 🌠Stargazing from Game Reserves takes you on a celestial ‘game drive’, guiding you ...
16/07/2025

The adventure doesn’t stop at sundown 🌠

Stargazing from Game Reserves takes you on a celestial ‘game drive’, guiding you to the ‘Big Five’ constellations of the southern African skies, with updated charts, sky maps, and fascinating fact boxes.

Perfect for safaris, camping trips, or your own backyard.

👆🏼 Order you copy today: https://loom.ly/A8Pw4JE

In African Nature Proverbs, Dianne Stewart gathers timeless proverbs rooted in isiZulu and isiXhosa traditions, each one...
15/07/2025

In African Nature Proverbs, Dianne Stewart gathers timeless proverbs rooted in isiZulu and isiXhosa traditions, each one alive with the rhythms of the natural world. With literal translations and deeper meanings, these sayings remind us that the lessons of our ancestors can still guide us through today’s challenges, from how we treat each other to how we care for our planet.

📚 For lovers of language, culture, and the earth: https://loom.ly/K0Wly60

Orcas remind us that the ocean is full of surprises and lessons.This World Orca Day, we celebrate these remarkable hunte...
14/07/2025

Orcas remind us that the ocean is full of surprises and lessons.

This World Orca Day, we celebrate these remarkable hunters who play a vital role in marine balance.

In South Africa, the mystery of Gansbaai’s missing sharks and the role of orcas like Port and Starboard is a story of change, resilience, and our need to listen to nature’s signals.

Dive deeper into the mystery in Orca - The Day the Great White Sharks Disappeared: https://loom.ly/IPArO1U

It's time to reveal the WINNERS of our competitions! 🎉🦅 Bird of the Serengeti and Wildlife of the Serengeti - Cornelia W...
11/07/2025

It's time to reveal the WINNERS of our competitions! 🎉

🦅 Bird of the Serengeti and Wildlife of the Serengeti - Cornelia Wolmarans
🌸 Proteas of the Fynbos - Gabrielle Holmes
🌱 SA Indigenous Garden Plants - Susan Kemp
📚 Pocket Guide: Birds of Botswana - Nico Grobbelaar
🦋 My First Book of Caterpillars, Butterflies and Moths - Jessica Essop

Congratulations to our amazing winners!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered.

Want to see your name on this list next time? Enter our latest competitions: https://loom.ly/Nw_2Vuw

🕷️✨ Jumping spiders are the biggest spider family in the world and they’re a firm favourite with spider lovers for good ...
11/07/2025

🕷️✨ Jumping spiders are the biggest spider family in the world and they’re a firm favourite with spider lovers for good reason! Huge puppy-like eyes, clever hunting tricks, and they might even dream while they sleep. How cute is that?

Feed your kid's love for wildlife with more fun spider facts! Available in English and Afrikaans: https://loom.ly/ZcCh5OA

Do you have a curious little explorer at home? Here’s your chance to win a copy of Kids' Spiders of Southern Africa and ...
09/07/2025

Do you have a curious little explorer at home? Here’s your chance to win a copy of Kids' Spiders of Southern Africa and a fun Surprising Spider LEGO set!

From sticky silk spitters to sneaky spider disguises, this jam-packed kids’ book uncovers the weird and wonderful world of southern Africa’s spiders and the LEGO set is the perfect creepy-crawly companion to build at home!

🕸️ Simply fill in the entry form on our website: https://loom.ly/sF3o0EA

Good luck, and get ready to discover spiders like never before! 🕷️

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