Courtney Robert Hundermark (born 18th August 1995) is an avid naturalist and photographer who maintains an insatiable fascination for amphibians and reptiles. He was born in the Eastern Cape city of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and currently resides in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Over the past decade, Courtney has travelled extensively in search of these creatures, exploring a number of southern African countries including Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, his native South Africa, and Zimbabwe, as well as having spent time in the field in the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates.
When not in the field, actively searching for amphibians and reptiles, Courtney enjoys rock climbing, free-diving, and antiquarian book collecting.
Courtney has worked for the African Snakebite Institute, the SANBI Natural Science Collections Facility, the SAEON Arid Lands Node, and most recently, the Grootbos Foundation, where as a field research assistant, he collected data relating to the conservation of a number of threatened amphibians on the Agulhas Plain, being the Micro Frog (Microbatrachella capensis), Cape Platanna (Xenopus gilli) and Western Leopard Toad (Sclerophrys pantherina).
Title
A Guide to the Reptiles of Prince Albert & the Swartberg Pass
Author
C.R. Hundermark
Publisher
Wolwekraal Conservation and Research Organisation (WCRO)
Publishing date
Late (Q4) 2024
Pages
114
Synopsis
The Karoo is home to an array of unique and diverse biota, both flora and fauna. This basic field guide aims to promote interest and appreciation for some of the region’s lesser known and often maligned inhabitants – the reptiles. Fully illustrated, this publication introduces the reader to over 70 reptile species known to occur from Prince Albert to the Swartberg. Diagnostic photographs accompany physical descriptions and field notes for each species, as well as including a brief overview of snake venoms and envenomation by snakebite.
Price
R220 incl. VAT.