Wildlife
Six Facts About the Wildebeest Migration Across the Serengeti
Imagine enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra traversing the East African plains while predators follow in stealthy pursuit. It’s something you’ve almost certainly seen on film, and now you can witness this dramatic event in person during the Great Migration. Here…
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Creatures of the Night: Four Fascinating Nocturnal Species You’d Be Lucky to See on Safari
If you’re looking for a way to take your African safari wildlife viewing experience to the next level, many wildlife reserves are now offering wildlife night drives where you have a chance of seeing nocturnal animals that are rarely spotted during…
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7 Fascinating Facts About African Wild Dogs, aka ‘Painted Wolves’
Usually dogs are associated as beloved pets who have adored traits of loyalty, obedience and affection. But the African Wild dog is a vastly different breed that thrives in the desert and open plains of sub-saharan Africa. The Latin name for the African Wild dog…
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Mountain Gorilla Baby Boom in Uganda
A region once devastated by human activity and characterized by loss is in the midst of a revival of hope. On November 11, 2016 Businza, an adult female member of the Rushegura mountain gorilla family gave birth to a new…
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Elephant Grand Central Station | Olaf’s Corner
In the wildlife drama that is a Botswana safari, this looked like a virtual demolition zone. We had just stepped out of our kayaks, scouting for an optimal place to camp. Looking around, we realized that the island had been…
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