The Cradle's Keeper: A Grootslang's Tale

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Parts 4
Time 26m

Reads 54
Votes 9
Parts 4
Time 26m

In the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, where ancient secrets sleep...
    
    Thandiwe (meaning beloved in Zulu), the caver who braved the depths of the Rising Star Cave to help unearth the remarkable Homo naledi fossils, now faces a different kind of discovery.  A creature of myth and legend, the Grootslang, guards a hidden world beneath the Richtersveld - a land of stark beauty and ancient whispers.  As Thandiwe ventures into the Wonder Hole, she must use her unique skills and deep respect for the land to protect the Grootslang and the fragile ecosystem it calls home.  But when greed threatens to shatter the peace, Thandiwe must find a way to bridge the gap between science and folklore, becoming a guardian of both the past and the future.All Rights Reserved

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In the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, where ancient secrets sleep...
    
    Thandiwe (meaning beloved in Zulu), the caver who braved the depths of the Rising Star Cave to help unearth the remarkable Homo naledi fossils, now faces a different kind of discovery.  A creature of myth and legend, the Grootslang, guards a hidden world beneath the Richtersveld - a land of stark beauty and ancient whispers.  As Thandiwe ventures into the Wonder Hole, she must use her unique skills and deep respect for the land to protect the Grootslang and the fragile ecosystem it calls home.  But when greed threatens to shatter the peace, Thandiwe must find a way to bridge the gap between science and folklore, becoming a guardian of both the past and the future.

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