Birds have been around since the dinosaurs and fill a variety of roles in African ecosystems, including large predators like the fish eagle, scavengers like the vulture, and helpful sidekicks like the oxpecker. Africa is the world’s second largest continent and home to an incredible variety of bird life. South Africa is … Read more
The southern white-faced owl is a huge scops-owl, although relatively modest compared to other large owls. Black-and-white face with a gray back and whitish underside. Broadleaved woods and thorny savannas are their preferred habitat. The Northern White-faced Owl is a distinct species with a different call and a smaller vocal range. Like … Read more
The Hippopotamus, also known as Hippo, Common Hippopotamus, or River Hippopotamus, is a large semiaquatic mammal common to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the only two existing species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other species being the Pygmy Hippopotamus. Its name came from the ancient Greek term of “river horse.” Today, … Read more
The Arnot’s Chat, also known as the White-headed Black Chat and Myrmecocichla arnotti, is a bird species that is categorized under the Muscicapidae family. This family of birds consists of small passerine birds that emit weak songs and harsh calls. The closest relatives of the Arnot’s Chat include the European Stonechat, Cyprus … Read more
Going out on an exciting trip to the zoo, or better yet, to a grand wildlife safari in Africa, would be more enjoyable if you equipped yourself enough knowledge about animals. Being on this trip is pretty fun as it sounds, regardless of whether you are knowledgeable about animals or not. A … Read more
The Grey Lourie, also known as the Grey Go-away-bird, Grey Loerie, kwêvoël, and Corythaixoides concolor, is a bird species commonly found in the southern Afrtotropics. This species belongs in the Turaco family, together with its close relatives such as the White-bellied Go-away-bird, Great Blue Turaco, Black-billed Turaco, Yellow-billed Turaco, and Purple-crested Turaco. … Read more
