OKAVANGO SWAMP

OKAVANGO SWAMP

The Okavango is a unique ecosystem of papyrus-lined waterways, knee-deep floodplains, water-lily lagoons, shady forest glades and rich savannah grasslands. All this abundance lies in the middle of the largest continuous stretch of sand in the world – the Kalahari Desert Basin. Seen from space as an emerald swirl surrounded by a … Read more

African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana)

It is the largest extant terrestrial animal, with conspicuous large ears, allowing them to reflect any excess heat. This animal possesses a large tusk, which it uses to feed, dig, mark, and fight. Two subspecies occur. The largest African savanna elephant thrives in woodlands and grassy plains while the smaller, darker, African … Read more

Things You Should Know About Cape Buffalos

The Cape Buffalo, commonly known as the African Buffalo, Savannah Buffalo, and Syncerus caffer caffer, is a common subspecies found across southern and east Africa. This buffalo subspecies is considered as the biggest buffalo species in the African continent. Other buffalo species include the African Forest Buffalo (the smallest subspecies), Sudan Buffalo, … Read more

Fun Facts You Should Learn About Lions

Widely known as the “King of the Jungle,” the Lion, also known as the Panthera leo, is a mammal species in the family Felidae and genus Panthera. As one of Africa’s Big Five, the sight of a Lion is a sought-after sighting activity in the continent. The Lion is both an apex … Read more

LEOPARD – Panthera pardus

LEOPARD – Panthera pardus SIZE: Shoulder height 75 cm, mass (m) 60 kg, (f) 32 kg COLOUR: Ground colour is off-white to golden, with black spots on the legs, shoulders, head and hindquarters, and irregular, light-centred ‘rosettes’ scattered profusely over the back and sides. GESTATION PERIOD: 3 months (90 – 100 days) POTENTIAL … Read more

Fascinating Facts About Cheetah

In the wild, speed is crucial for survival. But speed is not a problem for a Cheetah, which is the fastest land animal in the world. Globally, Cheetahs are famed for their running prowess and strength. Aside from their speed, there are more admirable facts that you should know about this big … Read more

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