Vergelegen in Somerset West has recorded a series of wildlife births across its 3 000 hectare wine estate, which includes a 400 hectare game camp within a 1 980 hectare nature reserve.
A dwarf Nguni calf was born on December 26 last year. The calf, with short legs and a brown-and-white spotted hide, is expected to reach between knee and waist height when fully grown.
Dwarf Nguni cattle have a much shorter lifespan than standard Nguni usually around four years compared to up to 20 years for a normal Nguni, said Eben Olderwagen , Vergelegen Environmental Manager. His mother is very protective and closely monitors anyone who approaches.
