Aloe Species in KwaZulu-Natal: The Wildlife They Attract at Babanango Game Reserve

vervet monkeys eating one of the aloe species at Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal

Aloes are a keystone plant species at Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, flowering mainly in winter (May to July) when most other plants are dormant. Their nectar-rich flowers attract sunbirds, butterflies, and hawkmoths, support the food chain, and provide habitat for reptiles and insects – while their leaves and stems are eaten by […]