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Sunset is a great time to unwind while watching the wildlife in the distance. This is the time many people take to reflect on their safari day. This tradition, which is an essential part of…
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The African Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), also known as a Shoe-billed stork or Whale-headed stork resembles something out of a comic book rather than a bird you might see on an African safari. This unusual looking bird, lives in…
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Happy International Giraffe Day! Today, on the longest day of the year (northern hemisphere) and the shortest day of the year (southern hemisphere), we celebrate the world’s longest-necked animal (southern Hemisphere). It may come as…
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During the dry season, multitudes of animals converge around water sources, making for spectacular game viewing. Grazers such as Burchell’s zebra, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, and black-faced impala can be found in abundance on Etosha’s…
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Servals are small, slender cats with long legs, a thin body, a short tail, and a small head. Servals are super sleek. Their giraffe-like neck and legs have earned them the moniker “giraffe cat.” Servals…
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You could believe a yawning hippo is drowsy or even cute. But, when a hippo yawns, it is a warning sign. Hippos yawn to display their jaws and long, sharp teeth. When the hippo feels…
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The adumu, also known as the “jumping dance,” is a highly identifiable Maasai ceremony that has been captured in countless photographs and movies. However, many tourists may be unaware of the true significance of this dance.…
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The Bat-eared Fox gets its name from its massive ears. They spend the day in burrows and are mostly seen at night and before sunset. Pairs or groups are often found living near one another.…
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Why do male lions roar? If you have ever heard a male lion roar close by, you know it is more than just a sound — it is more like an energy tsunami crashing down…
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Giraffes frequently rest while standing, but recent research suggests that they lie down more frequently than previously assumed. They fold their legs under their bodies when lying down, but they maintain their necks lifted high.…
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Did you know? Ostriches can run up to 70 km/h? Olympic sprinters are incredible athletes. Usain Bolt set a new world record in the men’s 100-metre sprint, hitting a high speed of more than 45 kilometres…
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Elspeth Huxley’s memoir The Flame Trees of Thika tells the true story of her Scottish family’s adventures whilst farming in Kenya just before World War I. Elspeth Huxley and her mother, Tilly, arrive in Kenya in…
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