Understanding God through His Creation

The Tree of Life

Posted by Fledge on Monday May 2 2011

Africa has many different types of trees. Each landscape has its own variety. As a training ranger with Sabi Sabi private Game reserve in South Africa, I had the introductory task of identifying more than 90 trees. The requirements were to learn English, scientific and common names, as well as medicinal uses coupled with local folklore. The timeline to achieve this task was ten days or less.   A daunting task but one which made me realize how much I could learn from trees  but first I had to be willing to take the time and a closer look.

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What on Earth is that nagging twitter?! Pt. 3 - What is catching your attention?

Posted by Fledge on Sunday April 3 2011

The African bush is a beautiful and dangerous place. Just the thought stirs the imagination. I am enthralled with how elaborately nature is pieced together. God is brilliant when it comes to His design and how everything fits perfectly into His plan.

But, because it is beautiful doesn’t mean it isn’t deadly. Creatures big or small must be aware of deception -- deception which may lead to their demise.

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What on Earth is that nagging twitter?! Pt. 2

Posted by Fledge on Sunday March 13 2011

In part one of this series I wrote about the extraordinary interaction between the Honeyguide and Honey Badger. The result was one of Africa's most ferocious animals, the Honey Badger, being led by the Honeyguide to a beehive and then leaving a piece of honey comb as a reward for the Honeyguide.

Let's backup a little and begin with Honeyguide and look at this interaction from another angle. The guide has flown around searching for the hive. Eventually this persistent creature finds honey either in a tree or between rocky crags. His instincts demand that he share this energy giving treasure with others so he flies off to tell others of his discovery.

The Honeyguide's quest is to locate one the most feared omnivores in Africa, the Honey Badger. Not for a moment does the guide think that this ruthless creature could eat him on a whim. The little tweeter is on a mission of sharing and is not deterred with negative notions.

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What on Earth is that nagging twitter?!

Posted by Fledge on Sunday February 13 2011

Honey BadgerThe African Honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is one of the most ferocious animals on the African bush. He'll take on just about any animal without hesitation. While leading safaris in Africa I personally have witnessed a badger defend itself against 6 full-grown 250lb female lions and they were basically handed their tails.

Being a honey badger he does enjoy the sweet syrupy nectar provided by bees. Finding beehives is a feat in itself as the hive is usually well hidden from invaders such as the ill-tempered badger.

How then does the badger find this elusive delicacy?

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