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  • #9 - The Cicada

    #9 - The Cicada
    2026/06/24
    A sound you recognize instantly—but can hardly place. It's loud, piercing, and seems to come from all directions at once. And yet, its source usually remains invisible. This episode is about the cicada—one of the loudest insects in the world. I'll explain how this amazing creature produces its sound, why it's so hard to find, and why its life is largely hidden. You'll learn what's behind its sudden silence, why entire landscapes can begin to "sing," and what the final molt is all about. An episode about heat, sound—and an insect you often hear but rarely see. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    12 分
  • #8 - The Waterbuck

    #8 - The Waterbuck
    2026/06/17
    Three seconds. That's all it takes. The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. But speed alone doesn't make a successful hunter—and certainly not a sure-footed survivor. This episode explores anatomy at its limits, the perfect approach before the sprint, coalitions and drifters, cubs with honey badger camouflage—and a genetic history that stretches back to the last Ice Age. Why can't the cheetah roar? How does it really hunt? And why, despite its superiority, does it constantly live in danger? An episode about elegance, precision—and vulnerability. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! .............................................................................. An episode about elegance, precision—and vulnerability.
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    14 分
  • #7 - The Cheetah

    #7 - The Cheetah
    2026/06/10
    Three seconds. That's all it takes. The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. But speed alone doesn't make a successful hunter—and certainly not a sure-footed survivor. This episode explores anatomy at its limits, the perfect approach before the sprint, coalitions and drifters, cubs with honey badger camouflage—and a genetic history that stretches back to the last Ice Age. Why can't the cheetah roar? How does it really hunt? And why, despite its superiority, does it constantly live in danger? An episode about elegance, precision—and vulnerability. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    20 分
  • #6 - The Sicamore Fig & The Fig Wasp

    #6 - The Sicamore Fig & The Fig Wasp
    2026/06/03
    A single tree can support countless animal species. It attracts birds, monkeys, bats—and sometimes even fish and crocodiles. The sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) is one of Africa's most important trees. It bears fruit almost year-round and is a central element of many river landscapes in southern and eastern Africa. But inside each individual fig, an invisible drama unfolds. A tiny species of wasp pollinates the flowers inside the fig. Without it, there would be no ripe seeds. And without seeds, no new trees. Tree and wasp are completely interdependent—a so-called obligate mutualism. But inside each individual fig, an invisible drama is taking place. In this episode you will learn: • why figs are not "normal" fruits • how wasps and seeds develop simultaneously inside • why the mother wasp dies inside – yet no remains are found in the ripe fig • why the fig tree is indispensable for entire ecosystems An episode about time, patience – and a partnership that has worked for millions of years. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    13 分
  • #5 - The Warthog

    #5 - The Warthog
    2026/05/27
    It looks like a caricature of nature: a massive head, thin legs, four curved tusks – and a tail like a small antenna in the grass. But the warthog is anything but ridiculous. It's fast, resilient, adaptable – and perfectly built for life on the African savanna. In this episode, you'll learn: - why warthogs eat on their knees - how their tusks sharpen themselves - why they dash out of their burrows at full speed in the morning - how they cooperate with mongooses - and why their sense of smell saves their lives An episode about an animal that is often ridiculed – but deserves great respect. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    17 分
  • #4 - The Puff Adder

    #4 - The Puff Adder
    2026/05/20
    She lies there like a patch of ground—and that’s exactly what makes the puff adder so dangerous. In this episode, I take you along to meet one of Africa’s best-known and best-camouflaged venomous snakes. We talk about its appearance and key identification features, its habitat and daily rhythm—and why puff adders can turn up in camps, along tracks, and even on warm asphalt roads. We also explore its hunting strategy as an ambush predator, its remarkable “scent camouflage,” reproduction and young—and the ecological role of this often misunderstood snake. Plus: three personal encounters from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (South Africa & Botsuana) and Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    24 分
  • #3 - The Zebra

    #3 - The Zebra
    2026/05/13
    Zebras are among Africa’s best-known animals – and yet they are often underestimated on safari. In this episode, it is about far more than just black-and-white stripes: Why are zebras striped? How do they live in their family groups? How do they defend themselves against lions and crocodiles? And what can their mane, belly, and behavior reveal about their state of health? I talk about social structure, digestion, vocalizations, reproduction, and the remarkable strategies zebras use to survive in the savanna. The episode also explores tsetse flies, dust baths, allogrooming, and the question of why zebras may be seen often on safari – but are anything but boring. An episode for everyone who wants not just to look on safari, but to understand. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    18 分
  • #2 - The Southern Ground Hornbill

    #2 - The Southern Ground Hornbill
    2026/05/06
    The Southern Ground Hornbill is one of Africa’s most impressive – and least understood – birds. With its deep, far-carrying call, it shapes the soundscape of the savanna. But behind this striking voice lies much more: a highly social life in family groups, an exceptionally slow reproductive cycle, and an impressive hunting strategy – even when dealing with venomous snakes. In this episode, I explain why ground hornbills can live up to 60 years, why usually only one chick survives, and what crucial role this bird plays in the savanna ecosystem. An episode about an animal that is both powerful and vulnerable – and whose protection goes far beyond a single species. .............................................................................. Become my patron on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership](https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheSafariGuide/membership) Thank you! ..............................................................................
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    15 分