Helmeted Guineafowl
They are a bird. They do have wings, but they rarely use them. If you have been to Africa, you will have seen them. A small army of round, speckled…
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Photography – African Reflections
Posted in: Nature GuideReflections can be used to add ambience to a photograph. While reflections may be photographed at any time of day and in any light, I often find that the hour…
The African Hoopoe (Upupa Africana)
Posted in: Nature GuideThe African Hoopoe (Upupa Africana) belongs to the Upupidae family of birds. The Eurasian Hoopoe and Madagascan Hoopoe belong to this same bird family. African Hoopoes can be found in…
What is a group of cheetah called?
Posted in: Nature GuideA group of cheetah is called a coalition. Coalitions are typically made up of two to three male cheetah, and are usually established amongst brothers. It is uncommon for a…
Baby Hyenas – Africa’s little but fierce cubs
Posted in: Nature GuideThe hyena (“hyaena” in some parts of the world) is Africa’s most common large carnivore. Spotted Hyenas are ferocious, gregarious, and extremely intelligent animals. Their cubs however are very cute.…
The African Shoebill, also known as the Whale-Headed Stork
Posted in: Nature GuideThe 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…
World Giraffe Day
Posted in: Conservation, Nature GuideHappy 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…
Why do hippos yawn?
Posted in: Nature GuideYou 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…
Did you know? Bat-eared foxes mate for life.
Posted in: Nature GuideThe 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…
Why do male lions roar?
Posted in: Nature Guide, VideosWhy 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…
Did you know? Giraffes occasionally sit or lie down, but not for long.
Posted in: Nature Guide, VideosGiraffes 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…
Did you know? Ostriches can run up to 70 km/h
Posted in: Nature Guide, VideosDid 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…