RACCOON -Animal of the Week June 19, 2026SCIENTIFIC: Procyon Lotor ORIGIN: North America SIZE: 0.4-0.7m (22-37lbs) 5-26kg (11-57lbs) DIET TYPE: Omnivore TRADEMARK: Masked thief, scavenger, nuisance FUN FACT: Raccoons have 4...
Japanese Maple- Plant of the Week June 17, 2026SCIENTIFIC: Acer Palmatum ORIGIN: Japan, East Asia SIZE: 3-5m LANDSCAPE: Moist, well-drained soil with partial shade TRADEMARK: ‘Vʼ shaped silhuette, vibrant colours FUN FACT: Fried maple leaves are a very...
Serval Cat- Animal of the Week September 7, 2025NAME: Serval Cat SCIENTIFIC: Leptailurus serval HABITAT: Savannah SIZE: 60cm (23inches) in length DIET TYPE: Carnivore TRADEMARK: Slim feline, leaping and pouncing FUN FACT: Servals are quite successful hunters and...
Pittosporum - Plant of the Week September 7, 2025NAME: Pittosporum ‘Silver Sheen’ BOTANICAL: Pittosporum tenuifolium ORIGIN: New Zealand SIZE: 4-5m LANDSCAPE: Thrive in coastal areas; in direct sun or part shade, infertile and well-drained soil TRADEMARK: Hedging &...
GAZELLE- ANIMAL OF THE WEEK August 29, 2025NAME: Thomson’s Gazelle SCIENTIFIC: Eudorcas Thomsonii HABITAT: East Africa SIZE: 55-81cm at shoulders (21-32inch) DIET TYPE: Herbivore TRADEMARK: Graceful and elusive, high-jumping (pronking) FUN FACT: Both male and female have...
Plant of the Week August 28, 2025NAME: Yucca BOTANICAL: Yucca Elephantipes ORIGIN: North America SIZE: 2M LANDSCAPE: Dry areas with sun TRADEMARK: Prickly blades, dry land oasis FUN FACT: Long fibrous leaves used to make ropes,...
