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Paardevlei Wetland Black, Smelly Mud

Paardevlei Wetland Black, Smelly Mud

While netting for frog and insects, there was the BIG question – “Why black and why the smell?”

When dead organic material settles to the bottom and it loses the dissolved oxygen around it. It turns black and smelly (anoxic / anerobic). Marshes and mudflats are …

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Paardevlei wetlands in Somerset West, near Cape Town

Paardevlei wetlands in Somerset West, near Cape Town

The Eco-Rangers were able to visit the beautiful Paardevlei wetland in Somerset West. The children were all very excited by a change in venue and of course we could not wait to see all the flamingo’s.

With hats on and nets at the ready, we all headed to …

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