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Have you ever wondered if Woodpeckers get headaches? An interesting question indeed. Most of us who have been lucky enough to visit the bushveld have seen these beautiful birds hammering their beaks against trees.

Did you know that the Cape Porcupine is the largest rodent in Southern Africa? This species is found throughout southern and central Africa, including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and the Congo. And as the official Needles Lodge logo it’s one of our favourite animals!

There are many people who do not know what a Pangolin is. I suppose this is because they are mostly nocturnal and live in burrows, so they are very seldom seen. Conservationists are constantly learning and gathering data through the rescue and rehabilitation programs which have been established.

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There are three living species of elephants – the African bush or savannah elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant.

Honey badgers are the subject of numerous stories. Like many children, they can be violent and fearless creatures that can cause a whole slew of issues. Finding them in the wild is exceptionally hard, but you will undoubtedly fall in love with these magnificent creatures if you do.