Lion Mountain Media & Aquavision TV Productions

28/10/2025

The Burchell’s coucal (Centropus burchellii) is one of southern Africa’s most recognisable wetland voices. Found across the southeastern regions of sub-Saharan Africa, this striking bird prefers dense vegetation—reeds, riverbanks, and coastal thickets—where it can move unseen through the undergrowth.

Its deep, bubbling call is one of the most distinctive sounds of the bush after rain. Many rural communities believe its resonant “water-bottle” call heralds rainfall or a shift in the weather, earning it a special place in local folklore. Known as the gewone vleiloerie in Afrikaans and umGugwane or uFukwe in Zulu, it’s a familiar yet mysterious presence across the landscape.

Named after the British naturalist William John Burchell, this species plays a vital ecological role. By feeding on insects, small reptiles, and amphibians, it helps regulate populations of wetland species and maintain a natural balance within its environment. Though it may seem elusive, the Burchell’s coucal is an indicator of healthy, thriving wetland ecosystems.

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25/10/2025

Power. Family. Survival. 🦁
Along Botswana’s Chobe River, the Waterfront Pride faces it all, from joyous births to brutal battles.

In a land of plenty, every day is a test of loyalty, strength, and strategy.
Pride Rules premieres today.

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24/10/2025

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In the early 2000s, South African National Parks (SANParks) teamed up with the South African Air Force (SAAF) in one of the most extraordinary wildlife conservation efforts ever undertaken, airlifting live rhinos to new homes. 🦏🚁

In the early 2000s, South African National Parks (SANParks) teamed up with the South African Air Force (SAAF) in one of the most extraordinary wildlife conse...

23/10/2025

International Snow Leopard Day 2025 ❄️🐾
Silent paws. Stealth in the snow. Guardians of the world’s highest mountains.

These majestic cats face threats from habitat loss, climate change, and conflict with humans. With fewer than 7,000 estimated left in the wild, every action to protect them matters.

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23/10/2025

In Africa, survival is all about having the right weapon. From lightning-fast predators to creatures armed with tusks, teeth and teamwork, every move counts.

Watch nature’s most lethal hunters and fearless prey go head-to-head in Africa’s Deadliest.

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23/10/2025

22/10/2025

Ever seen a wombat waddle? It’s an unforgettable sight. Every year on 22 October, we celebrate Wombat Day, a moment to recognise one of Australia’s most fascinating creatures and to raise awareness about their place in the natural world.

Wombats are burrowing marsupials built like small bulldozers, with strong limbs and an incredible sense of determination. Their cube-shaped droppings, famous among wildlife lovers, are part of how they communicate territory and attract mates. Beneath their calm surface lies a species perfectly adapted to life underground.

Beyond their charm, wombats play an important role in their ecosystems. Their burrows provide refuge for countless smaller animals during extreme heat, fires, or floods, making them vital to the health of Australia’s landscapes. However, habitat loss and disease threaten some populations, reminding us why days like Wombat Day matter. They help ensure these remarkable animals remain part of our shared future.

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22/10/2025

In the heart of the Namib Desert lives one of Africa’s most extraordinary reptiles, the Namib web-footed gecko (Pachydactylus rangei). This small, translucent gecko is beautifully adapted to an environment where survival depends on creativity and timing.

Its wide, webbed toes allow it to skim across loose sand as though it were snow, while its pale, almost see-through skin helps it blend into the moonlit dunes. During the heat of the day, the gecko shelters in burrows it digs with its webbed feet. When night falls and the temperature drops, it emerges to hunt small insects and spiders, gathering precious droplets of water from fog that rolls in from the Atlantic Ocean.

Ecologically, this gecko plays a key role in controlling desert insect populations, making it a quiet but vital part of the Namib’s fragile food web. It reminds us that even in the harshest landscapes, balance and beauty thrive.

As biologist Dr Rüdiger Hartmann once said, “Life in the desert teaches you to make the most of every drop.”

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21/10/2025

Reptiles are ancient survivors, tracing their lineage back more than 300 million years. Today, they remain vital to the health of our ecosystems, acting as pest controllers, prey, and predators in delicate ecological chains.

By feeding on insects, geckos help regulate populations that could otherwise upset local habitats. Reptile Awareness Day reminds us to appreciate these often misunderstood animals and to protect the environments they depend on.

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20/10/2025