Observations in the SuperCohort: Laurasiatheria

Waterbuck calf

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 13th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus subsp. ellipsiprymnus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Young bull calf around 4 months old

Nyala bull

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 13th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

Impala in winter sun

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By: Marion Holmes
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Location: R701, Cradock
Observed on: 13th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Impala (Aepyceros melampus subsp. melampus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins

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Location: Sodwana Bay
Observed on: 19th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Female Kudu and Distant Kudu Bulls fighting

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By: 17calbbievans
Friends of Tokai Park
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Location: R34, Ntambana, Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve
Observed on: 9th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros subsp. strepsiceros)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Impala

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By: 17calbbievans
Friends of Tokai Park
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Location: R34, Ntambana, Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve
Observed on: 9th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Impala (Aepyceros melampus subsp. melampus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Giraffe at Thula Thula

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By: 17calbbievans
Friends of Tokai Park
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Location: R34, Ntambana, Thula Thula Exclusive Private Game Reserve
Observed on: 9th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis subsp. giraffa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Eland

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By: Arika M
Location: HNBG, Pierre se kamp
Observed on: 7th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th July 2014
Likely ID: Eland (Taurotragus oryx subsp. oryx)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Bushbuck doe

Bushbuck doe
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Purple shortcut
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th July 2014
Likely ID: Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Blesbuck

Blesbuck
By: tony rebelo
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Location: On gravel road to Assegaai Trails beyond Salem
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 8th July 2014
Likely ID: Blesbuck (Damaliscus pygargus subsp. phillipsi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Hippo's

2010.04.27 - Aquila Safari
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: R46, Worcester
Observed on: 27th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius subsp. capensis)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Common Warthog

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: H1-1, Kruger National Park
Observed on: 30th May 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus subsp. sundevallii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

rhino

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: R46, Breede River DC
Observed on: 27th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum subsp. simum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Giraffe

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: R46, Breede River DC
Observed on: 27th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis subsp. giraffa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Lion

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: near Berg en Dal, KNP
Observed on: 31st May 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: Lion (Panthera leo subsp. leo)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Lion

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: R46, Worcester
Observed on: 27th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: Lion (Panthera leo subsp. leo)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

Burchell's Zebra

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: R46, Worcester
Observed on: 27th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 7th July 2014
Likely ID: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga subsp. antiquorum)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Slender Mongoose 4web 1401431

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Location: Moremi Northgate
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2014
Likely ID: Slender Mongoose (Galerella sanguinea subsp. sanguinea)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Red-billed Oxpeckeron Zebra 4web 1371254

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Location: before Moremi Northgate
Observed on: 25th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2014
Likely ID: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga subsp. chapmani)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Mountain Reedbuck

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By: RobertRobert's reputation in MammalsRobert's reputation in Mammals
Location: Tierfontein
Observed on: 24th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2014
Likely ID: Southern Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula subsp. fulvorufula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Herd comprised of 1 horned male and 7 females

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Location: Beduine camp Buffalo fence
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th July 2014
Likely ID: Leopard (Panthera pardus subsp. pardus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0
Description: biggest male I've ever seen!

Suricate

By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: near Springbok
Observed on: 22nd August 2011
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Suricate (Suricata suricatta subsp. suricatta)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Eland

By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Circular Dr, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 13th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Eland (Taurotragus oryx subsp. oryx)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Burchell's Zebra

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Napi trail, KNP
Observed on: 21st May 2008
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga subsp. antiquorum)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Cheetah

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Napi camp, KNP, South Africa
Observed on: 21st May 2008
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus subsp. jubatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Grey Rhebok

By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Unnamed Road, West Coast DC
Observed on: 8th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Grey Rhebok (Pelea capreolus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Grey Rhebok

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: M65, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 14th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Grey Rhebok (Pelea capreolus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Large-Spotted Genet

By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Lions Head, TMNP
Observed on: 25th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Large-Spotted Genet (Genetta tigrina subsp. tigrina)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Bontebok

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Unnamed Road, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 14th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Bontebuck (Damaliscus pygargus subsp. pygargus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: drinking water of the

Seal

2011.12.27 - V&A Waterfront
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: 280, V&A Waterfront
Observed on: 27th December 2011
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Cape Fur Seal (Arctocephalus pusillus subsp. pusillus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Klipspringer

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By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
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Location: Uilsgat, West Coast DC
Observed on: 24th January 2010
Added to iSpot: 5th July 2014
Likely ID: Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus subsp. oreotragus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

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By: jamescooper
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: Unnamed Road, Citrusdal
Observed on: 26th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd July 2014
Likely ID: Cape Leopard (Panthera pardus subsp. pardus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Klipspringer

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Location: D1967, Erongo
Observed on: 31st December 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd July 2014
Likely ID: Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus subsp. tyleri)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Cape fur seal at Whittle Rock

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By: Pbsouthwood
Sea Coral AtlasSea Fish AtlasSea Slug AtlasSeaKeysSouthern Underwater Research Group
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Location: Whittle Rock
Observed on: 29th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st July 2014
Likely ID: Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus subsp. pusillus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Giraffe

Giraffe
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Red The Confluence to Everest Lookout
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 1st July 2014
Likely ID: Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis subsp. giraffa)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Cat pelt traded for muthi

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By: Stevo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: faraday muthi market Johannesburg central
Observed on: 30th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Common Genet (Genetta genetta subsp. pulchra)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Buck head on sale for muthi (sorry - a bit disturbing to sensitive viewers)

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By: Stevo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: faraday muthi market Johannesburg central
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Warthog

Warthog
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Red Piggy Dam to The Confluence
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus subsp. sundevallii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Blesbuck

Blesbuck
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Red Piggy Dam to The Confluence
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Blesbuck (Damaliscus pygargus subsp. phillipsi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Plains Zebra

Plains Zebra
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Red Piggy Dam to The Confluence
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Plains Zebra (Equus quagga subsp. antiquorum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Impala

Impala
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Assegaai Trails Red Piggy Dam to The Confluence
Observed on: 24th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 30th June 2014
Likely ID: Impalalelie (Aepyceros melampus subsp. melampus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Cape fox

By: SusanXi
Location: Elsenburg
Observed on: 19th March 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2014
Initial ID: Cape Fox (Vulpes chama)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: I saw a fox early in the morning in a kikuyu pasture where ewes were grazing with their newborn lambs. Upon seeing people, the fox bounded away into the neighbouring farm. The sheep seemed completely indifferent to its presence.

Hippo

Hippo
By: Wynand Uys
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Location: Northern Sabisands
Observed on: 15th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2014
Likely ID: Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius subsp. capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 9
Comments: 0

Buffalo

Buffalo
By: Wynand Uys
Kruger2Canyons
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Location: Northern Sabisands
Observed on: 15th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2014
Likely ID: African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer subsp. caffer)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Winter in the Lowveld after a good summer. Dense grass cover & ample surface water -> fat and happy macroherbivores.

Whodunnit?

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By: tony rebelo
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Location: Silvermine quarry s of tented camp
Observed on: 21st June 2014
Added to iSpot: 29th June 2014
Likely ID: Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis subsp. capensis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3
Description: If people: surely they would have taken the combs. Obvious choice is Ratel - but surely none on Peninsula? So Porkypine - not heard of this, but why not? At base of rotting pine stump from before 2000 when there were still pine plantations here. (almost lost in the recesses of distant history and lets hope the lesson is never forgotten! Fynbos is not good economically for agriculture/silviculture!)

Leopard pelt being sold for muthi

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By: Stevo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Faraday muthi market, Johannesburg CBD
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2014
Likely ID: Leopard (Panthera pardus subsp. pardus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: This was not the only one - 1 or 2 others seen, as well as a cheetah pelt.

pangolin being sold for muthi

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By: Stevo
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Faraday muthi market, Johannesburg CBD
Observed on: 26th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 28th June 2014
Likely ID: Ground Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 11
Description: These animals are highly threatened and theyre often seen in the muthi trade. something seriously needs to be done about this.

Cape Mountain Zebra ...

Cape Mountain Zebra
By: Brian KD2
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersEastern Cape Parks & Tourism AgencyOutramps
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Location: Track to Mac Mountain, Baviaanskloof
Observed on: 16th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th June 2014
Likely ID: Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra subsp. zebra)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Steenbok pair

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By: jacquesvdmerwe
Botanical Society of South AfricaCity of Cape Town Biodiversity Management BranchCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersDarling Wildflower Society
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Location: R307, Malmesbury
Observed on: 19th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th June 2014
Likely ID: Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Some of my bush children :-) This pair of steenbok live on the little bit of renosterveld left on the farm - its pretty grazed down with croplands all around, but Steenbok do well on the edges. ... and it looks like there is a little new one on the way!

Small Dead Bat

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By: Kim @Green Audits
Location: 18, Peri Rd
Observed on: 24th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 25th June 2014
Likely ID: Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: found this small dead bat in my carport one morning!

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