Evolution of life sign Dinosaur Park South Africa

Evolution of Life

After Joan and I toured Sudwala Cave we wandered right next door to Dinosaur Park.

Caterpillar Dinosaur Park South Africa

What is it Joan?

But we spent more time looking at the variety of amazing bugs.

Model Stegosaurus Dinosaur Park South Africa

Of course, the dinos aren’t real. And I’m really glad as this two ton Stegosaurus might have run us over in pursuit of vegetation…

Grasshopper Dinosaur Park South Africa

Look out grasshopper

…where the bugs were hiding.

Joan photographing bugs Dinosaur Park South Africa

Joan is so amazing at finding the littlest of life. Maybe that’s because she crawls around in the plants. And even with a clumsy Uintatherium looking on.

Mastodon & Smilodons Dinosaur Park South Africa

Two Smilodon and a mastodon

But you have to be careful what you find along the trail.

Early hominid Dinosaur Park South Africa

Wonder if these folks were out hunting or looking for bugs too.

Spider Dinosaur Park South Africa

If you want to know the specific names of these bugs you’ll have to ask Joan. After all, she’s the bug lady.

Dragonfly Dinosaur Park South Africa

We waded into the swamps for some captures.

Diplodocus & reflection Dinosaur Park South Africa

Diplodocus

Watch out Joan! Good thing this is another vegetarian.

Live crocodile Dinosaur Park South Africa

Crocodile

But this one isn’t, and it’s alive.

Ant laying eggs Dinosaur Park South Africa

Ant laying eggs

Better get back to bugs.