Archive for the ‘Wildlife 101’ Category

Primates in Africa

Primates in Africa

What are Primates? Primates consist of great apes, monkeys, lemurs and us. There are over 185 species of primates in the world, 51 of which are in Africa, although...

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4.4 Million-Year-Old Ape Discovered

4.4 Million-Year-Old Ape Discovered

Ardi News came out last week of an incredible discovery. It was announced that scientists in Ethiopia had discovered one of our oldest ever ancestors, bringing us...

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Animal Focus – Hippos

Animal Focus – Hippos

Hippopotamus at the Grumeti River Lodge The hippopotamus is the third-largest land mammal after the elephant and rhinoceros. The name roughly translates as river-horse...

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Crocodiles

Crocodiles

Crocodile at Grumeti River Crocodiles are found all over the world. These prehistoric creatures are survivors, so perfectly adapted for their environment that they...

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The Giraffe

The Giraffe

Giraffes at the Serengeti National Park When you go on a photo safari, you are sure to have a list of animals in your mind that you are desperate to see. These could...

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The Chimpanzees at Gombe

The Chimpanzees at Gombe

Chimpanzees in Gombe National Park Chimpanzees are our closest evolutionary relatives, sharing 94% of our DNA. They are incredible creatures whose profound intelligence...

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New Study Aims to Uncover Secrets of Cheetahs’ Speed

New Study Aims to Uncover Secrets of Cheetahs’ Speed

Cheetah Have you ever wondered how cheetahs can run so fast? Well now the Royal Veterinary College is carrying out a new study at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo on a group of...

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East African Birds

East African Birds

Over the years, we have seen all kinds of birds on our trips across Kenya, Tanzania, and other areas of East Africa, and have managed to capture quite a few of these...

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Wildlife in the Serengeti National Park

Wildlife in the Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is probably one of the most famous national parks in the world and is quite simply heaven on Earth if you’re a wildlife...

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