2022 - Page 2 of 3 - Johan Marais

Back in 1976, while living at 231A Langton Road in Montclair, Durban, I acquired a baby crocodile, organised by my good buddy Clive

21 April 2022. It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Rod Patterson, former owner of Transvaal

As a kid I had no real mentors other than my father. There were a number of people that I greatly respected

Yesteryear. One of the biggest treats for a Woodlands kid in the 60s was a Friday night trip to the drive-inn with

Yesteryear. The late John Visser with a Free-tailed Bat near Musina. This was back in 1982 and the only trip I ever

Yesteryear. Back in 1982, while working at the Transvaal Snake Park, I attended a Crocodile Specialist Group meeting in Vic Fall, Zimbabwe.

Yesteryear. Back in 1983 I decided that it was time to travel. Funds were limited and I bought an air ticket using

Yesteryear. Fifteen years ago I joined the late Bill Branch and Michael Cunningham on a trip to Malawi to do a survey

05 February 2021. Tribute to Mike Jaensch. When I went for my interview with Rod Patterson at Transvaal Snake Park back in

09 April 2022. A few busy days in the Western Cape. I have spent several years working on a major revision of

June 2022