WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION

WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION

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

Bird watching in Southern Africa

BIRD WATCHING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Southern Africa is full of life and colors—a region that features flora and fauna that’s so diverse. This area is composed of countries, namely Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland (Eswatini), South Africa, and some parts of Mozambique. It is home to numerous animals and species, making it an ideal place to savor … Read more

Wildlife and Local People

Wildlife and Local People

Wildlife and the local people are intricately connected. Conservation of wildlife and their habitat requires local communities’ commitment to safeguard all species and protect our natural resources. Local people play an essential role in conservation concerns as they have the right to make decisions about their resources. However, the ongoing challenge is … Read more

St Lucia Wetland Park (now iSimangaliso Wetland Park)

Hippopotamus on a river

St Lucia Wetland Park or now known as the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is a wonder and wildlife paradise. It is South Africa’s very first UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 and the third largest protected area in the region. Located in KwaZulu Natal, the wetland park covers 328,000 hectares of stunning scenery … Read more

Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

It is the largest extant bird species, conspicuous due to its long neck and powerful legs. Males sport a black-and-white plumage, while females have a paler gray-brown tone. Small flocks occur in lightly-wooded county habitats, roaming several kilometers each day. While they are flightless, their wings are not useless as they use … Read more

Interesting Facts About The Kori Bustard

Interesting Facts About The Kori Bustard

The Kori Bustard, also referred to as the Ardeotis kori, is the largest flying bird endemic to Africa. It is a member of the bustard family, which belongs to the order Otidiformes. Like most bustards, the Kori Bustard is a ground-dwelling bird and an opportunistic omnivore. This bird species was first described … Read more