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The Safari Guide

The Safari Guide

By: Frank
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Let's go on safari together in Africa: not just to see animals, but to understand them. I'll show you how tracks in the sand, the sounds of the savanna, and the behavior of the animals suddenly make sense – then the safari truly begins. Support me! Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/15820042/joinFrank - The Safari Guide Nature & Ecology Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • #17 - The Rock Python

    #17 - The Rock Python
    21 Oct 2026
    The African rock python is the largest snake in southern Africa—and one of the most impressive sights on a safari. In this episode, I recount a personal encounter from my time training as a safari guide: what looked like a branch on the track suddenly turned out to be a four-to-five-meter-long rock python. We explore the lifestyle of this powerful constrictor, looking at its camouflage, hunting techniques, and astonishing ability to swallow large prey whole. We also discuss its affinity for water, its climbing skills, how it moves without legs, the female’s brood care, and some common misconceptions about pythons. The African rock python is non-venomous, yet it commands respect. It is an animal that reveals just how much remains hidden within the African bush. .............................................................................. 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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    16 min
  • #16 - The Impala

    #16 - The Impala
    7 Oct 2026
    The impala is one of the animals most frequently spotted on safari—and precisely for that reason, it is often underestimated. Yet, there is so much more to this elegant antelope: alertness, speed, social grooming, impressive leaps, and a sophisticated reproductive strategy. In this episode, we explore why impalas are so successful, how they protect themselves from predators, why grooming is vital for their survival, and why their young are almost all born at the same time. I also discuss the difference between the common impala and the black-faced impala—as well as small details easily overlooked on safari: the black tufts of hair on their hind legs, the striking stripes on their rumps, and their distinctive coat coloration. .............................................................................. 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 min
  • #15 - The Spotted Hyena

    #15 - The Spotted Hyena
    23 Sep 2026
    The spotted hyena doesn't have a particularly good reputation. Many consider it cowardly, ugly, and a mere scavenger. But this image doesn't do it justice. This episode is about an animal that is far more fascinating than many realize: The spotted hyena is a successful hunter, a skilled scavenger, an endurance runner, and part of a highly complex social life. In their clans, the females call the shots, hierarchies are inherited, and communication relies on vocalizations, scent marking, and rituals. We also explore the hyena's famous call, its "laugh," its powerful jaws, its unique reproductive biology, and the question of whether spotted hyenas can be dangerous to humans. An episode about an animal that shouldn't be judged too hastily—because those who look closer will discover one of the most captivating voices of the African night. The episode explains, among other things, that spotted hyenas are not dogs, but are more closely related to felines, and that females dominate the clans. .............................................................................. 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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    19 min
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