Archive for the ‘Wildlife & Conservation’ Category
Rare African Wild Dog Sighting at Olarro
Post by Ken Hermer, Journey in Style On the morning of Saturday March 20th, guides and staff alike were treated to an incredible and – for Kenya – a very rare wildlife spectacle, when a pack of 30-35 wild dogs crashed through the woodland surrounding the lodge hunting a herd of impala. Several of the dogs, in pursuit [...]
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Selinda Reserve: Pioneering Africa’s Greatest Conservation Movement
Across Africa, there is a growing conflict between Africa’s wildlife and rural communities, over land. If wildlife areas are to survive they must be used in a way that is economically, environmentally and politically sustainable. The good news is that there are positive changes happening everyday and the conservation models in place are proof that the [...]
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Great Plains Conservation: The Catalyst for Africa’s Powerful Conservation Efforts
Raising the bar for conservation activists around the world, Great Plains Conservation is taking phenomenal strides to expand its influence on Africa and India alike. In their relentless efforts to conserve and enhance the wildlife of Africa, sustain local communities and economies, and provide visitors to Africa with the ultimate experience, many of the movers [...]
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Top 10 Most Endangered Animal Species in Africa!
The following listing is based upon IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species! 1. Addax Scientific Name: Addax nasomaculatus. Status: Critically Endangered. Threats: Uncontrolled hunting and harassment. Also drought and the extension of pastoralism. Population: Less than 300 animals surviving in the wild. Countries: Chad, Mauritania, Niger. 2. Ethiopian Wolf Scientific ...
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Witness a Natural Wonder of the World: The Great Migration
As the main migration route for the wildebeest and other migratory game, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park offers visitors a rare look into bewildering animal migration patterns and phenomenal game viewing opportunities. Spanning 5,700 square miles, the Serengeti National Park is rich with a variety of eco-systems, and landform variations and contrasts including open plains, hills, [...]
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How to Scare an Elephant Away
What’s tiny and red, and sends elephants running into the Africa bush? Chili peppers. And that’s not a joke. The two inch-long chili pepper may look innocent but its fiery flavor is an elephant’s worse nightmare. Because of its tail-spinning effects on elephants, chili peppers have become a thriving crop in African farms. But what’s the purpose [...]
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25 Great Websites for Wildlife Photography!
Africa Imagery Images of Africa, its people and its wildlife! http://www.africaimagery.com/ Aperture Untamed Wild and natural African photography! http://apertureuntamed.com/ C 4 Images & Safaris Provides specialist photographic safaris and photo workshops for the nature and photography enthusiast! http://www.c4images-safaris.co.za/ David Lloyd Photography Wildlife and travel photography weblog and galleries! http://davidlloyd.info/ Greg ...
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To Hunt or Not to Hunt? That is the Question…
To hunt, or not to hunt? That is the question (and a very tough one indeed…)! The issue is extremely controversial, and can be associated with another concern: is hunting good, or bad? If you take the two extremes of the spectrum, animal rights activists (“anti-hunters”) will tell you that ...
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Anatolian Sheep Dogs to Halt Africa’s Wildlife Decline!
Fabulous video that illustrates the real benefits of intriguing conservation measures! Won’t say a word, just watch it! Enjoy! Broadcaster: NationalGeographic Problematic Rapid decline of big cats in Africa. Only 50 000 leopards left, 20 000 lions and 12 000 cheetahs. Conflict between humans (farmers) and cats (i.e. especially cheetahs). ...
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Facebook Fan Pages to Add to your Repertoire!
A list of facebook fan pages related to the African safari and wildlife industries! If you feel like your fan page deserves to be added to the list, make sure you include it in the comments section! Thanks! 2AFRIKA 2AFRIKA, INC. is one of the world’s premier African destination management ...
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