Hippopotamus is the world’s third largest land animal and one of the most dangerous mammals. Hippos are known to be highly unpredictable at times and are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other animal. Their reputation does little to dissuade poaching for their ivory canines, which along with habitat loss, is a …
Did you know? A group of Zebras is called a ‘Dazzle’ and Zebras and are known to travel long distances in search of pasture. They keep changing their grazing areas regularly and are seen to be on the move continuously. They play a very vital role in balancing the ecosystem. They are known to regulate …
The Lark was troubling and bothering the Kori Bustard which was walking in the grass. That was to protect its nest and the young ones or eggs. The Lark makes its nest in the ground and is very noisy and disturbs the birds or small animals that would be seen anywhere close to the nest. …
Although leopards are not highly endangered, they still need to be protected. This includes establishing protected areas across national borders, minimizing pervasive threats like illegal hunting, human-wildlife conflict, and overgrazing of livestock in leopard habitats. Leopards are in trouble because humans have pushed ever further with their livestock into the leopard’s habitat. Overgrazing damages the …
There is always this confusion in differentiating between leopards and cheetahs. Though they look alike, the most common difference is the patterns on their coat. It may look like they both have spots, but in actual fact, a leopard has rosettes which are rose-like markings, and cheetahs have a solid round or oval spot shape. …
Zoos are prisons where animals are punished for the crimes they haven’t committed!! These are entertainment centers where wild animals are exhibited in solitary confinement, with the main aim of satisfying the curiosity of visitors. Unfortunately, animals exhibited are in complete control and live in very different conditions from those that live in the wild. …
Lake Nakuru in Kenya is very famous for the Flamingos, both the lesser and the greater species. The lesser flamingo may be the most numerous species of flamingo. This species feeds primarily on Spirulina, algae which grow only in very alkaline lakes and that’s the reason we see them in large numbers at Lake Nakuru …
One of my most favourite animals in the savannah and I look forward to seeing them on every visit of mine and they make sure they show up every single time I get to Mara. They are such elegant and majestic beauties and are good posers too. There is something about the Cheetah! I find …