Archive for the ‘Animal-Related’ Category
Wild Dog Sighting in the Serengeti: A First in 20 Years!
Jambo rafiki! Just got an incredible email the other day from Uwe Skrzypczak, a professional wildlife photographer currently spending some time in the Serengeti National Park! I am so excited to share with you what he’s experienced lately. Here’s what he has to say: On Friday, we had followed the gnu herds ...
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Meet Soham: Professional Crocodile Trainer and Snake Whisperer!
When profession rimes with passion… Soham Mukherjee is a professional herpetologist who works closely with incredible (yet very unpredictable) animals: crocodiles, snakes and arachnids. While he is not based in Africa he still gets to handle African species, especially West African Dwarf Crocodiles and Nile crocs. Soham is kind enough to share his passion ...
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Key Differences Between Crocodiles and Alligators!
Jambo rafiki! More often than none, I’ve seen people getting mixed up between crocodiles and alligators. While they both belong to the Crocodilia order, they are members of two quite separate taxonomic families. Besides, alligators DO NOT live in Africa! The following highlights the major differences between the two species. Family - The ...
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Check-In with Elephants at Mfuwe Lodge, Zambia!
Mfuwe Lodge is no ordinary hotel! In fact, it’s a VERY SPECIAL place inside Zambia’s world-famous South Luangwa National Park! Having had the chance to stay at this unique luxury accommodation in the past, I know for sure that it is simply exquisite! For instance, each chalet has its own en-suite ...
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The Fastest Animals in Africa!
Africa’s Top 10 Fastest Animals! 1. Cheetah The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal and can reach speeds of up to 113 km/h (70 mph). That’s around 0-30 mph in as little as 3 seconds (as good as most Ferraris), and it can retain its cruise speed for several ...
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Why is the Hippo Called a ‘River Horse’?
Great question, easy answer! Watch the following video to find out! Broadcaster: BBCWorldwide Funny fellows aren’t they?! They almost remind me of manatees when underwater. Do you get it now? These beach boys can literally walk on the river bed! And while they advance, they look like running horses in ...
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The 10 Most Elegant Antelope Species of the African Bushveld!
Kudu The kudu is the world’s second largest antelope species (behind the eland), reaching up to 1,2 m at shoulder height and weighing as much as 270 kg. It is by far one of the antelopes I admire the most, and always a delight to watch in the wild! These rather ...
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The Caracal: Africa’s “Batman”?!
As usual, Friday is video day! Today’s footage shows the agility and incredible hunting skills of a little known cat of the African savanna: the caracal! This relatively small fellow, closely related to the serval, is mainly nocturnal and solitary. It is easily recognized by its long, tufted, black-tipped ears. To ...
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The Marula Fruit: African Booze for Wild Animals, or Total Myth?
Are you familiar with the Marula tree? If not, it’s a beautiful African tree that produces wonderful and tasty fruits! Yummy fruits, which apparently make elephants drunk…? The story has been going on for ages…so much so that it has even become a liquor, called “Amarula” for connoisseurs (very tasty by ...
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The Coolest-Looking Creatures of the African Bush!
Bushbaby Also known as the Galago, this funny little creature looks as if it comes from another planet: it has bulging eyes, long dish-like ears, sticky and well-rounded finger tips, as well as an extensive furry tail! Although as many as 11 species of bushbabies can be found throughout Africa, ...
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