Amazing African Animals
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Endangered African Antelopes, The Fastest Impalas and the Largest Oryx
Antelope is a mammal species. There are always thousands of these antelope
sin Africa than in any other part of the
world. As a matter of fact, the antelope do
resemble cow dog and sheep. All antelopes belong to the even-toed species of ruminant mammals,
which are herbivores. There are no better movies and videos about antelopes
than the ones taken on an African safari.
Many a times you will always see a
cheetah chasing an antelope or a gazelle a long the African savannah and the
American plains they are plenty of
antelopes which make up from
over 90 species. Many of the antelopes from different parts of Africa and the world at large may vary in appearance from
each other . habitat strategy and range. A group of Antelopes can be referred
to as a 'herd'.
Facts About Antelope
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Genus: About 30 genera
Species: About 90
Weight: 589kg
Length: 150 cm
Top Speed: 43mph
Age: 12 years
Diet: Herbivorous
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, savannahs, grassland plains,
and marshes.
Number of Offspring: 1
Eland
Just like the antelope, the eland on the other hand is one
of the largest African antelope in the African content The eland is about
600kg and has a height of 1.8 meters.
Just as the antelopes of the African Savannah lands the eland is also found in
many parts of e central, east and southern parts of Africa ,
coastal plains, mountain areas and semi
deserts regions. With many of the antelope species and mainly the eland, this
animal is already considered an endangered. People in different parts of the
eland natural habitat have been hunting
the eland for its meat and for the skin as well. Despite many efforts to help
quell the problem, poaching is one aspect which has no borders as may of these
elands just cross national boundaries only to be victims of animal attacks and
poaching there laws are not enforces.
Kudu
There is no animal as beautiful as far as the impala species
are concerned. The kudu being a
sub-species of African antelopes consists of mainly two subspecies. There are two different kinds of kudus the smaller kudus and the bigger kudus
which are loved for their beautiful colors. In Africa and some of the many
beautiful animals along the African Savannah you find that kudus are found in East Africa, Kenya , Uganda ,
Burundi and Tanzania in protected national reserves and national
parks as well. As far as the weight of the kudu is concerned, Kudus generally
weigh abut 52kg to 60kg. The male
African kudus are larger than the females African kudus. The bigger kudus are
characterized by their massively prominent long horns which are borne by the
males. Kudus are the largest of all species of antelope which can grow
to around 2m in length.
Impala- ( Aepyceros melampus)
impala is a species of antelope family very beautiful
magnificent, elegant , vulnerable and
harmless when you stair at them. It is
mainly characterized by its amazing leaping abilities. A male impala averagely
weighs 45 - 76 kg, while a female, 30 - 50 kg. The impala creatures can be
commonly found in places ranging from southern Africa especially in Kurgan Park
in south Africa to the northern limits of East Africa in
Masai Mara park, Amboseli park and many other parks in East
Africa .
Gerenuk-
Gerenuk. have a long neck, they don’t need water for
survival as the plants they eat contain water which keeps them going and this amazing antelopes are found in
eastern region of Africa especially in arid
and semi arid areas.
Nyala(Tragelaphus angasii)
Nyala are another subspecies of antelopes the colour resemblance is different from each
other The male antelope is dark brown with vertical white stripes running on
its masculine body, while the female is
of the color of red rustish, marked with
clear striping their so shyness makes them to
hide in water holes places
Oryx
The Oryx (Oryx gazelle) is one of the large species of African
antelopes and most dangerous due to its
sharp lethal horns which kills their prey by protecting themselves or their young ones
, they are mainly known for killing lions ,their habitat is in the desert
areas where they survive without water for a long
time they are also known as the sabre antelope
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Tuesday 21 March 2023
The Games that Elephants Play Where the Wild is Not the Limit
The Games that Elephants Play Where the Wild is Not the Limit
Elephant Games: More Than Just Trunk Twisting!
Do you want to learn more about how elephants play and socialize with their families and herds? Elephants are known for their close bonds and love for playing in open grasslands, but did you know that they also find amusement in any object or activity that catches their interest? As humans, we still have much to learn about these beautiful creatures and their behavior in the wild and in captivity.
From their first steps as baby elephants to splashing in nearby rivers and watersheds, games involving mother elephants are crucial for young elephants to develop and grow. Have you ever seen elephants jumping on each other in the water or getting fully submerged to cool off in the scorching sun? With their six major muscles, elephants use their trunks to show affection, play games of catching and throwing, and even twist objects they find in their natural habitat.
Elephants Just Want to Have Fun: The Importance of Play
But how do elephants know when to play and when to avoid others? With their cute sense of smell, elephants can detect moods and even sense trouble in the air.
Learn more about the fascinating world of elephant play and socialization, and discover why the African red elephants of Tsavo are such a unique and photogenic sight.
Elephants have been known to have a very close bond to their
families or elephant herd. Keeping this in mind just as human beings,
socialization is just part of these beautiful animals. Playing in the open grass lands is what
elephants do but when you come to think of it, much as they would love to do it
in the open, elephants will find interest in any thing which will amuse them
and thereby make use of it while the fun gains momentum.
Elephants at Play: Making the Most of Life in the Wild
How much or what would it take elephants to gear up and
start playing their games? This is just one question which we humans have yet
to understand as we have just very little knowledge with all the elephant
research which has been carried out in trying to understand the African and the
Asian elephants on how these beautiful creatures behave while in the wild and
while in captivity as well. As the baby elephants take their first stem after
plunging on the hard ground when they a e born, taking that first step in their
life is just as crucial as it is for the elephant heard making the elephant
train across the wilderness in may of the African plains and protected national
parks and game reserves.
With every inch of the spent in its early life, many games
involving the mother elephants take place while the elephants are eating or
just taking that plunge in the nearby river or watershed. Spectacular splashing
of water is just what elephants like to do. Jumping on one another in the water
among the young elephants is a game which elephants like to play and to crown
it all nothing is more fun that getting fully submerged in the water or just
sitting down in the scorching sun enjoying the water in places where water is
in plenty for the elephants. With little or scarcity of water in many of the
forest or regions of the world, elephants just prefer to take a birth in the
shallow or muddy water they can find, Where do you thing the name African red
elephants of Tsavo came from?
The rich red volcanic soil along the Tsavo area is just the
perfect red soil to turn a gray African elephant to an amazing pure photogenic
red elephant worth a million bucks amazing safari photograph. Its always
amazing to see the different elephants playing not just according o their age
group but as a herd within their natural boundaries. These elephant games which seen not to have a
clear code of ethics is just one of its kind. With a s little effort or with as
much effort needed, these amazing huge elephants can be as hard on one another
and as caring while playing their own games as any other wild animal who wants
to socialize and to get along with others depending the weather and the nature
of festivity.
Fun and Games with Elephants: You Won't Believe Your Trunks!
Blessed with their six major muscles elephants use their
trunks to show affection and to convey any kind of communication only
understood by the elephants. The elephant trunk is just the perfect tool for
playing games of catching and throwing, some of the elephant games include
twisting of objects they find within their natural habitat and breeding grounds
while at the same time trumpeting and bellowing to show dissatisfaction and
satisfaction as well.
With more or less extra sensory perception, these elephants
with a very cute sense of smell can just detect when to play games or when not
to be around other elephants depending on their moods as well. As they say, if
there s trouble in the air, the elephants can smell it. If there is rain, the
elephant can smell it.
Elephant games and socialization in the wild and captivity
Discover the fascinating world of elephant play and socialization! Learn about their close bonds, love for games, and use of trunks for catching and throwing. Explore the unique behavior of African and Asian elephants in the wild and in captivity, and understand the importance of bonding and socialization for their growth and development.
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Tuesday 9 June 2020
The African Small Cats; Beautiful dangerous African Serval
The African Small Cats; Beautiful dangerous African Serval
The African serval is a small, slender cat with long legs, a lean body, and a small head. Its extra-long neck gives it the nickname "giraffe cat." The cat's coat is brown with black lines and spots while its belly is a soft white. Native to the grasslands of
It
vocalizes using shrill cries and mews, but the serval can growl and purr, too.
Servals are crepuscular to avoid the heat of the day, although they also hunt
at night when needed. The cats often share their savanna habitat with caracals
and may compete with them for prey.
Wait and see is the
serval's main hunting strategy. It waits
in the tall grass, using its huge ears to listen for approaching prey before
pouncing on its meal. Instead of running down a target like a cheetah would, the
serval takes a giant leap up into the air and then forces its body weight down
upon the victim, trapping it beneath the front paws until the cat can deliver a
deadly bite to the neck. This method is efficient and quick.
The serval has a varied
diet, eating birds, reptiles, frogs, and large insects. Standing on its hind legs, a serval can jump
more than 9 feet (2.7 meters) straight up to grab birds right out of the air!
But small rodents are its most frequent prey item, and servals don't hesitate to
reach a long leg down into a rodent's burrow to snatch a meal out of the
tunnel! With its many hunting styles, varied diet, and fantastic hearing, the
serval is well equipped to be the most successful predator of all the cats.
Servals do not have a
specific breeding season, and even though a male's home range may overlap those
of several females, they live separately most of the year. Males may sometimes rest together during the
day in small groups, but otherwise they are solitary.
The female serval raises
her kittens alone, usually three kittens to a litter. They live in a den made
of tall, thick grass, and the mother leaves her kittens most of the day while
she hunts for food, returning to stay with them at night. She accepts the presence of her female
kittens longer than that of male kittens: once the boys can hunt for themselves
they are no longer welcome at home.
Daughters usually stay with their mother until they are about two years
old. In the wild, female servals in overlapping ranges are often related to one
another.
Staying wild
Some people think it would
be fun to own a wild or exotic cat. This has led to a serval cross-breed cat
called the "savanna cat": a captive-raised serval bred with a
domestic cat. Wild animals, even those born
in zoos, keep their wild instincts for hundreds, even thousands, of years. It
took thousands of years to domesticate "tame" dogs, cats, sheep, and
cattle by selective breeding for certain traits. Special permits are required
for trained experts or zoos to own or house wild servals, and it is against the
law in some states to own savanna cats.
Servals in the wild are
not considered endangered except for one subspecies, the North African serval
Leptailurus serval constantinus. However, like all wild animals, serval
populations can be harmed by habitat loss, global climate change, and hunting
for their beautiful fur. It takes the skins of many servals to produce one
coat. Fortunately, in many parts of the world the wearing of animal-skin coats
for fashion is no longer popular.
Servals are important to
their human neighbors because they catch rodents, which carry diseases and
contaminate food supplies. With fewer than 300 servals in zoos around the world
and less than 150 in United
States zoos, getting to know this beautiful
feline is a special treat for any animal lover!
Facts about Serval
• The serval has the
longest legs and largest ears for its body size of any cat.
• Ancient Egyptians
worshipped the serval for its power and grace.
• Servals are perhaps the
best hunters in the cat world. While other wild cats are successful in just one
of every five or six attempts to kill prey, servals make a kill in about half
of all tries.
• The name serval comes
from a Portuguese word meaning "wolf deer."
• Other nicknames for the
serval are "bush cat" and "giraffe cat
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Tuesday 28 August 2012
The African Small Cats; Beautiful dangerous African Serval
The African Small Cats; Beautiful dangerous African Serval
The African Small Cats
The African Serval is one of the most beautiful and dangerous small cats in Africa, and a sighting of this elusive creature is a thrilling experience for any safari-goer. Found in the grasslands and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, the serval is known for its unique spotted coat and long legs, which allow it to leap up to ten feet in the air to catch prey. While they may be small, servals are formidable hunters and can take down prey much larger than themselves, including birds and rodents.
Seeing an African Serval in the wild is a rare and unforgettable experience, and many African countries offer guided safaris that focus on these elusive cats. Botswana's Okavango Delta, for example, is a prime location for serval sightings, while South Africa's Kruger National Park and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park are also known for their thriving serval populations.
But despite their beauty and grace, African Servals are dangerous animals that should be admired from a distance. While they are generally shy and avoid humans, they are still wild animals with sharp claws and teeth that can cause serious harm. It's important to always respect their space and observe them from a safe distance.
The African Serval is one of the most beautiful and dangerous small cats in Africa, and a sighting of this elusive creature is a thrilling experience for any safari-goer. Found in the grasslands and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa, the serval is known for its unique spotted coat and long legs, which allow it to leap up to ten feet in the air to catch prey. While they may be small, servals are formidable hunters and can take down prey much larger than themselves, including birds and rodents.
Seeing an African Serval in the wild is a rare and unforgettable experience, and many African countries offer guided safaris that focus on these elusive cats. Botswana's Okavango Delta, for example, is a prime location for serval sightings, while South Africa's Kruger National Park and Tanzania's Serengeti National Park are also known for their thriving serval populations.
But despite their beauty and grace, African Servals are dangerous animals that should be admired from a distance. While they are generally shy and avoid humans, they are still wild animals with sharp claws and teeth that can cause serious harm. It's important to always respect their space and observe them from a safe distance.
The African serval is a small, slender cat with long legs, a lean body, and a small head. Its extra-long neck gives it the nickname "giraffe cat." The cat's coat is brown with black lines and spots while its belly is a soft white. Native to the grasslands of
Wait and see is the
serval's main hunting strategy. It waits
in the tall grass, using its huge ears to listen for approaching prey before
pouncing on its meal. Instead of running down a target like a cheetah would, the
serval takes a giant leap up into the air and then forces its body weight down
upon the victim, trapping it beneath the front paws until the cat can deliver a
deadly bite to the neck. This method is efficient and quick.
The serval has a varied
diet, eating birds, reptiles, frogs, and large insects. Standing on its hind legs, a serval can jump
more than 9 feet (2.7 meters) straight up to grab birds right out of the air!
But small rodents are its most frequent prey item, and servals don't hesitate to
reach a long leg down into a rodent's burrow to snatch a meal out of the
tunnel! With its many hunting styles, varied diet, and fantastic hearing, the
serval is well equipped to be the most successful predator of all the cats.
Servals do not have a
specific breeding season, and even though a male's home range may overlap those
of several females, they live separately most of the year. Males may sometimes rest together during the
day in small groups, but otherwise they are solitary.
The female serval raises
her kittens alone, usually three kittens to a litter. They live in a den made
of tall, thick grass, and the mother leaves her kittens most of the day while
she hunts for food, returning to stay with them at night. She accepts the presence of her female
kittens longer than that of male kittens: once the boys can hunt for themselves
they are no longer welcome at home.
Daughters usually stay with their mother until they are about two years
old. In the wild, female servals in overlapping ranges are often related to one
another.
Staying wild
Some people think it would
be fun to own a wild or exotic cat. This has led to a serval cross-breed cat
called the "savanna cat": a captive-raised serval bred with a
domestic cat. Wild animals, even those born
in zoos, keep their wild instincts for hundreds, even thousands, of years. It
took thousands of years to domesticate "tame" dogs, cats, sheep, and
cattle by selective breeding for certain traits. Special permits are required
for trained experts or zoos to own or house wild servals, and it is against the
law in some states to own savanna cats.
Servals in the wild are
not considered endangered except for one subspecies, the North African serval
Leptailurus serval constantinus. However, like all wild animals, serval
populations can be harmed by habitat loss, global climate change, and hunting
for their beautiful fur. It takes the skins of many servals to produce one
coat. Fortunately, in many parts of the world the wearing of animal-skin coats
for fashion is no longer popular.
Servals are important to
their human neighbors because they catch rodents, which carry diseases and
contaminate food supplies. With fewer than 300 servals in zoos around the world
and less than 150 in United
States zoos, getting to know this beautiful
feline is a special treat for any animal lover!
Facts about Serval
• The serval has the
longest legs and largest ears for its body size of any cat.
• Ancient Egyptians
worshipped the serval for its power and grace.
• Servals are perhaps the
best hunters in the cat world. While other wild cats are successful in just one
of every five or six attempts to kill prey, servals make a kill in about half
of all tries.
• The name serval comes
from a Portuguese word meaning "wolf deer."
• Other nicknames for the
serval are "bush cat" and "giraffe cat
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The beautiful and most dangerous African Buffaloes
The beautiful and most dangerous African Buffaloes
The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a majestic and formidable animal that roams the savannas and grasslands of Africa. With their distinctive horns and massive size, they are both beautiful and dangerous, making them a must-see for any safari enthusiast. Exploring the world of the African buffalo is an adventure like no other, offering an up-close and personal look at one of the continent's most iconic animals.
African buffaloes are fascinating creatures, with unique social structures and behaviors that are worth studying. For instance, these animals often travel in large herds, led by a dominant male known as the "boss." They also have a strong sense of community, with females working together to protect their young and males defending their territory against potential threats.
One of the best ways to explore the world of the African buffalo is through a guided safari tour, which offers the opportunity to see these animals in their natural habitat. Many national parks and reserves in Africa, such as Kruger National Park in South Africa and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, offer buffalo safaris that allow visitors to get up close and personal with these majestic creatures.
If you're interested in exploring the world of the African buffalo, it's important to plan your safari carefully. The best time to see these animals is during the dry season when they gather around waterholes and rivers. It's also important to remember that these animals are wild and should be respected at all times. By following the guidance of your tour guide and taking the necessary precautions, you can enjoy a safe and memorable safari experience.
Behind the Horns: Exploring the African Buffalo.
Learn about the most dangerous yet beautiful animal of the African savanna, the African Buffalo. Discover the power and strength behind their majestic appearance, the behavior of their grazing, and their importance as the kings of the grasslands. Get insights into their impressive horns and the danger they can pose to both humans and predators. Explore the nature of these wild animals and understand the need for wildlife conservation to protect them. Book an African safari to witness the beauty and ferocity of African Buffaloes firsthand.
If you're looking for an African safari adventure, you're sure to encounter the beautiful and most dangerous African buffalo. Known as the "Black Death," the African buffalo is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. These massive herbivores can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and are known for their aggressive behavior, especially when they feel threatened.
Despite their intimidating reputation, African buffaloes are truly beautiful animals. Their dark fur, large curved horns, and striking eyes make for an impressive sight in the African wilderness. They are social creatures and live in large herds, which can number in the hundreds or even thousands. These herds are led by a dominant male, who is responsible for protecting the group from predators and leading them to food and water sources.
African Buffaloes: The Kings of the Grasslands
However, don't be fooled by their social nature. African buffaloes are fiercely territorial and will not hesitate to charge at any perceived threat, including humans. They have been known to kill lions, hyenas, and even crocodiles when defending their young or the herd. If you encounter an African buffalo while on safari, it's important to keep a safe distance and avoid any sudden movements that could trigger an attack.
Despite their danger, African buffaloes are an important part of the African ecosystem. They help to maintain the grasslands by grazing on vegetation, and their dung provides important nutrients for other animals. They are also a popular target for big game hunters, which has led to a decline in their populations in some areas.
The Enigmatic Beauty of African Buffaloes.
If you're lucky enough to spot an African buffalo while on safari, take a moment to appreciate their beauty and strength from a safe distance. These powerful creatures may be dangerous, but they are also an important part of the African wilderness and a sight to behold. So, keep your eyes peeled for the "Black Death" on your next safari adventure and enjoy the thrill of seeing one of Africa's most iconic animals in the wild.
The African Buffaloes in other words are also called Affalo or Cape Buffaloes .
In many parts of the African Savannah the African Buffaloes,are mostly found in
many parts of the African forests, the beautiful African woodlands and and the
vast African Savannah which is rich with its great flora and fauna of Africa.
These beautiful dangerous African buffaloes are mostly located near the swamps
which are flooded with the dangerous Nile crocodiles and, many floodplains with Africa's most dangerous big
five greatest dangerous animals of the world with many of the dangerous
venomous snakes living along the grasslands of Africa. All African Buffaloes
like to live in their natural habitat just as many herbivorous that prefer ta dense cover of reeds and fresh
grass to fill their big appetite. African Buffaloes depend on large quantities
of water and hence, stay close to the perennial sources of the
same.
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- The Social Lives of African Buffaloes: Fascinating Insights
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African Buffalo
Facts
Binomial Name: Syncerus caffer
Swahili Name: Nyati
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Bovinae
Genus: Syncerus
Species: S.caffer
Height: About 1.0-1.7 m (3.3-5.6 ft.), at shoulder
Length: About 2.1-3.4 m (7-11ft.)
Weight: Approximately 425-900 kg (935-2000 lb)
Life Span: 15-25 years
Diet: Herbivorous (feeds on tall and coarse grasses)
Range: Eastern and Southern Africa .
Habitat: Open savannas and grasslands, near a permanent
source of water
Age of Sexual Maturity: 3.5 to 5.0 years
Gestation Period: 11.5 months (approximately)
Number of Offspring: One
Interesting & Amazing Information About African Buffalo
African buffaloes live in groups of large numbers, which
often go as high as 2000 members. Members of the same subgroup stay together
and sleep by resting their heads on one another.
The Muscle Machine: The African Buffalo.
The horns of an African buffalo are wonderful indicators of
its age and gender. A large adult male has a hard shielding, which protects the
base of its skull. This is absent in case of females and young male buffaloes.
These buffaloes always stay at close proximity of a water
source. Particularly in the dry season, when they feed on the dried grasses,
they take care to stay close to water.
Though African buffaloes share a number of similarities with
the Asian water buffaloes, they belong to an entirely different species.
Like Zebras, these buffaloes feed on tall, coarse grasses.
While eating, they make use of their tongue and wide incisor row, to feed on
the grass quickly.
African buffaloes are highly dangerous and are more likely
to attack when injured or cornered.
African buffaloes fight together against a common predator.
They always stay together in a herd, making it difficult for the predator to
choose one member out of the group.
These buffaloes mate strictly during the rainy season. Their
reproductive period starts from the age of five years.
New born calves remain hidden in vegetation for the first
few weeks, before joining the main herd. During this time, their mothers nurse
them.
The bond between the mother and child continues for a year
or two. The male calves usually leave their mother when they are two years old
and join the bachelor group.
African buffaloes have lots of hair on their body. The adult
buffaloes lose hair as they age.
Weight: Approximately 425-900 kg (935-2000 lb)
Life Span: 15-25 years
Diet: Herbivorous (feeds on tall and coarse grasses)
Range: Eastern and Southern Africa .
Habitat: Open savannas and grasslands, near a permanent
source of water
Age of Sexual Maturity: 3.5 to 5.0 years
Gestation Period: 11.5 months (approximately)
Number of Offspring: One
From Beautiful to Brutal: The African Buffalo Story
Interesting & Amazing Information About African Buffalo
African buffaloes live in groups of large numbers, which
often go as high as 2000 members. Members of the same subgroup stay together
and sleep by resting their heads on one another.
The horns of an African buffalo are wonderful indicators of
its age and gender. A large adult male has a hard shielding, which protects the
base of its skull. This is absent in case of females and young male buffaloes.
These buffaloes always stay at close proximity of a water
source. Particularly in the dry season, when they feed on the dried grasses,
they take care to stay close to water.
Though African buffaloes share a number of similarities with
the Asian water buffaloes, they belong to an entirely different species.
Like Zebras, these buffaloes feed on tall, coarse grasses.
While eating, they make use of their tongue and wide incisor row, to feed on
the grass quickly.
African buffaloes are highly dangerous and are more likely
to attack when injured or cornered.
These buffaloes are well-equipped with self defense
mechanisms. Other than humans, they have very few predators, like lion, leopard
and spotted hyena. However, even the mighty lions need to group up, to bring
down a single buffalo.
African buffaloes fight together against a common predator.
They always stay together in a herd, making it difficult for the predator to
choose one member out of the group.
These buffaloes mate strictly during the rainy season. Their
reproductive period starts from the age of five years.
New born calves remain hidden in vegetation for the first
few weeks, before joining the main herd. During this time, their mothers nurse
them.
The bond between the mother and child continues for a year
or two. The male calves usually leave their mother when they are two years old
and join the bachelor group.
African buffaloes have lots of hair on their body. The adult
buffaloes lose hair as they age.
Diseases like bovine tuberculosis are a great threat to the
African buffaloes. However, the national parks of Africa
are taking precautionary measures to protect these buffaloes from this disease.
Overall, exploring the world of the African buffalo is a thrilling and unforgettable experience that offers a unique perspective on the beauty and majesty of Africa's wildlife. With their powerful presence and fascinating behaviors, these animals are truly a wonder to behold.
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The Amazing African Rain forest Mountain Gorillas
The Amazing African Rain forest Mountain Gorillas
The giant apes the mountain gorilla
Gorillas are some of the most dangerous animals ever if you
ever see them in the heart of Africa and in their natural habitat at the
vicinity of the Ruwenzori mountains. These
powerful gorillas live to their names as many of the famous gorillas ever known
have always been able to fascinate many tourist who have been able to see the
gorillas in their natural habitat and many gorillas have also been on the
forefront in pleasing the onlookers in many of the world zoos.
Gorillas are the largest of all primates—the group of
animals that includes monkeys, lemurs, orangutans, chimpanzees, and humans.
Sharing the same natural habitat with the gorillas there are no animals as
peaceful as gorillas. In the wilderness the gorillas are always family-oriented
and a lot of time is pent in the family of different sizes of gorillas day in
day out.
With many of the human features almost resembling to gorillas, people tend to compare gorillas with humans, but there are several differences which make people from gorilla. As you can see, the gorillas are still in the wilderness still eating their leaves , fruits and nuts and once in a while some flesh or meat from the jungle while you are out there reading about gorillas. Although gorillas are able to stand straight all the time gorillas will always like to walk using their hands as well as their legs. As powerful and as built as they are, the gorilla arms are much longer than their legs just as the dangerous grizzly bears out there in the wilderness. since gorillas are also good tree climbers while on the ground, gorillas use the backs of their fingers like extra feet when they walk. This is called the knuckle walk.
Troop leader
A group of gorillas living together is called a “troop.”
There can be 5 to 30 gorillas in one troop, led by a strong, experienced male
known as a "silverback." His job is a big one. He is responsible for
the safety and well being of the members of his troop. The silverback makes all
the decisions, such as where the troop will travel for food each day, when they
will stop to eat or rest, and where they will spend the night.
Breakfast in bed
Can you imagine waking up each morning surrounded by food?
Almost everything a gorilla eats is plant material, so life in the forest is
like living in a huge restaurant! Gorilla food includes leaves, stems, fruits,
seeds, and roots. And gorillas love to eat—it’s their favorite activity! An
adult male will eat up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms) of food each day. Gorillas’
large stomachs can hold the bulky food they eat. Strong jaws help them chew
tough stems. At the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo
Safari Park , the gorillas
get a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus banana and ficus leaves.
A gorilla troop doesn’t stay in the same place for more than
a day. After all, they don’t want to deplete their food source! Each morning
the silverback will lead his troop to a new area where food is plentiful. After
a morning of munching, each adult gorilla gathers leaves, twigs, and branches
to make a day nest for resting while the youngsters play. After their nap, the
gorillas will eat again until bedtime, when they make yet another nest, either
on the ground or in a tree, for a good night’s sleep. Gorillas never use the
same nest twice.
Baby business
A female gorilla is ready to have babies of her own when she
is about eight years old. But first, she must leave the safety of her own troop
and find another troop or a lone silverback to live with. A newborn grows
quickly. At five to six months old it learns to walk, and by 18 months of age
it can follow mom on foot for short distances. Still, the safest place for the
youngster is its mother's back as she travels thru the dense vegetation of their
forest home.
Young gorillas learn by imitating what the others in the
troop are doing, and by play fighting with other youngsters. Even the stern
silverbacks are gentle with the little ones as they practice new skills. A
young gorilla stays close to its mom, sharing her nest, until it is four to six
years old. Gorillas have been known to nurse for up to three years.
Gorillas in crisis
Facts about Gorillas
• A baby gorilla can cling to the long hairs on its mom for
a ride, leaving the mother’s hands free for walking.
• Gorillas are very hairy, except for their faces, palms,
and soles of their feet.
• The adult males, or silverbacks, are almost twice the size
of the adult females.
• No two gorilla noses are alike! Researchers in the wild
take close-up photos of each gorilla’s face to help identify individuals.
• The San Diego Zoo's first two gorillas arrived in 1931.
They are immortalized as two bronze busts on the Zoo's front plaza.
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Many parts of this planet were blessed with an abundant
flora and fauna. With mechanization and the onset of industrialization, these
born free animals and the natural vegetation stated to be depleted as a result
of human activity and what was the end phenomenon, the extinction or near
extinction of most of the animal and plant species. On the other hand, an
endangered species is any species of animal or plant threatened with extinction
as a result of the ongoing human activities to nature.
The African Safari SOS: Saving Endangered Species
Pollution and the spillover effect destruction of habitats
is the single and the greatest threat to many species around the world. Man has
overexploited many of the animal and plant species and degraded most of the
animal habitat and the ecology of many natural vegetation around the world. On
the other hand, the natural habitat
degradation due to human activities is also part of the main cause for losses
in biodiversity and may effects which results in many dangerous animal attacks.
Common Name Location
Addax North Africa
African Wild Ass Kenya ,
Ethiopia , Somalia , Sudan
African Wild Dog East Africa, West Africa , Central & South Africa
Asian elephant Sri Lanka , India ,
Philippines , Malaysia , Bali ,
Aye-aye Malagasy
Republic (Madagascar )
Barbary Serval Algeria
Black Rhinoceros East Africa, West Africa , Central & South Africa
Cheetah Africa and South
Asian counties
Chimpanzee African
countries
Clarke's Gazelle Ethiopia , Somalia
and Sudan
Coquerel's Sifaka Madagascar
Cuvier's Gazelle Algeria , Morocco ,
Tunisia
Dama Gazelle Africa
Dorcas Gazelle Algeria , Iraq ,
Israel , Jordan , Morocco ,
Somalia Dugong East Africa
Mauritius , Sri
Lanka Southern Japan
Ethiopian Wolf Ethiopia
Fork-crowned Lemur Madagascar
Golden jackal Sri Lanka , Maldives ,
Bhutan , Bangladesh
Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur Madagascar
Leopard Africa,
Asia, Middle East
Malagasy Giant Jumping Rat Madagascar
Mediterranean Monk Seal Mediterranean Sea,
North African Black
Sea
Mountain Zebra Namibia , South
Africa , Angola ,
Botswana
Pygmy Chimpanzee Congo
Brazzavile Democratic Republic
of Congo
Pygmy Mouse Lemur Madagascar
Red-eared Nose-spotted Monkey Cameroon ,
Fernando Po , Nigeria
Rodrigues Fruit Bat Indian Ocean (Rodrigues Island )
Sand Cat Africa,
Asia, Europe, Middle East
Slender-horned Gazelle Algeria ,
Egypt , Libya , Sudan
Striped Hyena Asia, Africa, and
the Middle East, Europe
Western Giant Eland Senegal ,
Nigeria , Benin , Ghana , Ivory Coast
Western Lowland Gorilla Central and Western
Africa countries
White-throated Guenon Western Nigeria
Dangerous animals protection
As far as animal
facts and figures are concerned, statewide survey on animals conducted found
that 71% of all New York
State rescue groups
surprisingly had been turned away by many of the shelter groups and with
reasons best known to them had gone forward and killed the very same animals
they had offered to save.
"There are tens
of thousands of animals in New
York State
shelters waiting to be adopted and most are healthy, well-behaved and just in
need of a loving home," Assembly Member Kellner said. "When a humane
organization volunteers to take these animals, they should not be denied. A
shelter should work with them to the fullest extent possible. States like California and Delaware
have already passed similar legislation, and now it is time for New York to step up to
the plate."
Conservation is Cool: Helping Endangered Animals in Africa
With the advent of
time and general with many animal attacks on the rise, animal rights awareness
being on the forefront as animal safety and awareness is being achieved at a
snail speed the modern society has pondered and questions arise if there is
a future for all animal rescue,
adoption, education and protection?
Animal rescue, adoption, education and protection
As far as the media
is concerned of 19th May 20011, The Jeanne Marching Vet Training was inaugurated.
The Jeanne M Marching International Center for Animals Welfare Education was to
be part of the University of Edinburgh 's Royal (Dick)School of Veterinary
study for veterinary Study.
Since its main aim of the project was to extend its
collaborate with its international partners with the aim of delivering a
wide range educational initiatives catering for different people and
cultures in different parts of the world.
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With the diverse of
different animal species from different animal habitat, this initiative was geared to give
all loving animal people power to all
the veterinary students too work all
over the world as the core objective was to create and strengthen education on
animal welfare for its students and thereby creating awareness and bring about
the forum which would be geared to spear
head all animal rescue, adoption, education and protection and any other animal
related issues for the days to come.
Political debate on animal welfare and protection issues were to be part and
parcel of the centers involvement.
Africa 's big five
protection a clash with African Safari
On the African
continent on Wednesday, May 18 2011, it was reported that Cattle and wildlife
clash over tourism. Tourism as far as Kenya is concerned was among the
second foreign exchange earner and for the county.
With the frequent
time to time clashes over animal habitat which had been encroached and people
property were lost and dangerous animal attacks and encounters were reported,
the sheer allure of huge incomes from tourism had created panic among livestock
farmers and traders in TaitaTaveta
County .
The Kenyan Government
schemes to set up disease free zones in the native habitat where the Masaai
live along with the Kenya big five to
boost livestock farming especially for the lucrative export market had hang in the balance as ranchers had no
alternative but to set their sights instead on the value of conservancies.
A Call to Action: Safeguarding Africa's Endangered Wildlife
The official said turning the ranches into conservancies
which to the world at large in terms of preservation of animals for the future
was to be part of the conservation of endangered species and rare species of
animals while on the contrary this would prove to be a very big blow to the
Government’s plans but if that is what the owners wanted there was very little
that could be done.
The majestic African Wild Dog only found mainly in Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Somalia, Malawi South Africa and a few other countries
in of the Sub-Saharan Africa. With very few African wild dogs remaining, these
endangered animals are protected by law and can only be hunted with special
permission. The Black Rhinoceros just as the African Rhino is considered an
endangered species and on the brink of extinction in may parts of Kenya, Tanzania , South
Africa , Namibia ,
and Angola where their number used to be plenty. This dangerous animal species
has made come back thanks to the ongoing conservation in the sub Saharan Africa
and many parts of the world.
Don't Be a Stranger: Get Involved in Protecting Africa's Wildlife
With plenty of the African Cheetah research going on, the
number of cheetah in East Africa where there
is plenty of wild animals to attack and feed on, the African cheetah which is
regarded as the fastest land animal in the world is part of the endangered
species list. With little range to search for food and the demise of its
territory and reported attacks, there are cases where animal water holes have
been poisoned in order to stamp out or wipe out some of the dangerous animals
to man.
Ethiopian Wolf only found in Ethiopia
and the northern parts of Kenya
is an exotic species of its own in the Ethiopian peninsula. With less than 300
in number, the Ethiopian wolf with very huge difference unlike the snow wolf
and the ray wolf. This wolf species has undergone worse as far as its general
feeding grounds are concerned. It has managed to withstand extreme weather conditions,
diseases, and the general population as a whole.
One of the most
dangerous animals which is feared by other animals mainly for its ability to
crack bones with a single bite is no other than the Hyena. Lions, tigers, cheetahs and leopards always
fear this animal when it searches for food. As far as its cousin “The Striped Hyena” which inhabits; Asia in
areas of Pakistan, Bhutan, Africa, and the Middle East; Algeria, Arabian
Peninsula, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia and many
parts of Europe is facing the same fate unless drastic actions are taken to
conserve this stripped hyena before it becomes extinct.
The Myth behind animal attack in the modern world.
Wild animals attacks
on humans by endangered animals such as
lions, tigers, elephants, alligators, crocodiles, bears, snakes, mountain lions
and all animals that are in the endangered species list have caused harm to
people, property and the environment and above all have become more common as people and animals
start sharing the same animal and human habitat.
As many people continue to occupy the animal’s world, many
animal attacks will continue to rise as both plants and animals’ environment
will continue to be destroyed from the Arctic polar bears to the dangerous poisonous
snakes of Africa and Asia . People who love
animals know what it takes to raise animals. Many animal loving people know
that animals have feelings and they need love and a family too.
When the CAARA was formed in the USA , it was geared to undertake
comprehensive measures that would go beyond giving rescue groups the access to
take care of animals. The knowledge about animals and animal health
qualifications and guidelines were it sets for both animal shelters and rescue
groups as a whole. Outlining the responsibilities of those who work directly
with the animals will help ensure that the animals receive proper care. These
provisions ensure that animals are given fresh food and water on a daily basis,
exercise and socialization with other animals, clean living environments, and
prompt veterinary care.
"Animal loving Americans would be shocked to know the
reality of what's happening in our nation's shelters– including abuse, horrific
conditions and unnecessary killings," says Debi Day, Director of No Kill
Nation.
"Most shelters are mired in the status quo and
unwilling to change, so CAARA is designed to mandate lifesaving policies at
these facilities, and ensure safety, proper care and a chance at a good home
for all shelter pets. We are thrilled that this legislation has been introduced
in New York , as well as elsewhere across the US . CAARA is a
crucial step on our road to a No Kill Nation."
Benefits of animal attacks, animal fights and mauling
Many pictures of
animals including dangerous animal attacks have been portrayed or caught on
video depicting dangerous animals
mauling people, many animal attacks indifferent parts of the world and in the
normal natural animal environment while to some extent innocent people and zoo
keepers fine themselves attacked by zoo animals.
The African animals including the big five, the great sea
animals such as the great white shark and not forgetting the Australian
dangerous crocodiles, alligators and snakes have come to the limelight of being
some of the most dangerous animals facts. The top dangerous animals have always
lived to their expectations and the same animals have now become animals in
danger.
Despite the fact that there is always awareness as to where
to get animals information, the national geographic society has done extensive
research on animals around the world. According to animal attack statistics,
it’s amazing now to see recent stories all over the world to hear animals abuse, pet attacks, and dog attacks
and recently in India
where it was caught live on video animals.
When animals attack on humans is aired on TV, this is the
time when others are inspired to make animal games while to some extent funny
animal videos which are humorous and very graphic animal pictures and animal
photos come up In the end, you find all breath taking Oscar wining animal
attack movies and armature home made animal attacks movies on you tube which
can be easily accessed.
Adapting with nature from different animal attacks.
For the scientist,
there is always a new way of finding why different animal attack takes place in
different environment whether it is a provoked attack or a nun provoked attack
the beginning. Different animal species with their evolved natural habitat and
surroundings always determine the provocation and the intent of the attack.
On the other hand, for the people who love dogs, snakes,
lions, bears, monkeys just to mention a few you get that many of them have kept them as pets while to
some its just a mere necessity as a watchdog without prior knowledge of how to
take care of dogs and other pets as well. What is the ramification, you find
that expensive unwanted dog bite lawsuits and people seeking the services of
dog bite attorneys are also on the rise.
Most government has come up with different animal attack
laws and animal attack compensation so that both the owner and the person
attacked by animals are protected by law. Should the dog be blamed for such an
animal attack just because it’s a dangerous animal, should the dog or animal
owner be punished because proper care and animal precaution and protection was
not take care of? How about people who provoke the animal both knowingly
or unknowingly.
A good guess would be many of these animal attacks are so
sudden such that there is always no time to foresee such animal encounters
until they happen. Children who are bystanders or just inquisitive to play or
the seemingly harmless dog just end up being the victim of animal attacks which
could be very fatal
The Pros and Cons
In the recent news
posted on the Hindu Times dated 15th May, the Indian Government announced the
compensation to its people of all walk of life and mainly to the kin of people
killed in attacks by wild animals as there have been devastating recent incidents
which had prompted such a move for those people who are faced with permanent
disability, deaths of domestic animals and crop loss as a result of the deadly
and dangerous animal attacks which had come to be part of human rights and the
need for the protection of the same dangerous animals roaming the jungles of
Asia.
As far as the legality and the do and don’ts regarding the
compensation and payments are concerned, the Order clearly state that the
compensated amount of money will be handed over to the victims of the animal
attacks if the person or people died, or those who got permanent disability or
were injured during the event while they were in a restricted area or land
which belonged to the government while the same goes to the loss of crops and
farm animals too.
The persons killed during the animal attack incident should not have indulged in unlawful
activities in forest or restricted and protected natural habitat areas. Since
curiosity killed the cat, you get that in this world which we are living in,
survival for the fittest is always the order of the day. Man has evolved from
being a hunter and a gatherer to sophisticate all rounded egoistic being
looking for greener pastures in the rain forest, savannah, prairies and the
pampas where he is not intended to,
there by exploiting and destroying our beautiful flora and fauna.
There are numerous cases where animals have become extinct
and very rare animal species are becoming extinct due to poaching hunting, wild
fires and as a result of global warming and the loss of wild animals breeding
grounds. The ecological misbalance as a result of the food chain has districted
the natural food cycle of many of the animal species. Rare species of animals
are on the brink of being wiped out and the list of endangered species keep on
rising.
Despite the fact that there is always a very big hue and cry
from different animal rights groups and animal rescue and animal shelter groups
you find that such animal attacks take place in these localities hence a
certified medical doctor should ascertain and confirm during post-mortem that
the death was caused by a wild animal attack. With difficult scarce resources
to investigate the cause of death in many third world countries, many
incidences are not reported due to fear of being found to be the culprit or on the wrong by
the concerned agencies whereas you get that for those who are in this business,
this is the price they will always have to pay. Since man has not been able to
understand the really secrets of nature and all its wild animals mythology,
it’s the common person who ends up being devastated by wild animals.
If you find yourself being in the migratory rout of the
Canadian Bison, Kenyan wildebeest and the Indian jumbo elephant makes you prone
to animal attack. In many third world countries where majority of the
communities are agrarian nomadic pastoralists all or almost all dwellings are
not permanent houses, you find that most farmers’ dwellings offer little
protection over animal attacks. Thus you find that many people find themselves
vulnerable and if a mud or grass thatched house, animal, water shed, pump
house, pipeline or fence is damaged in a wild elephant attack, the owner will
be paid and for loss of cattle and other domestic animals too
Animal protection. A new chapter for endangered species.
Since there has been
a lot of animal protection programs in
may countries, animal parks, animal shelters and animal sanctuaries have been
able to bring all endangered and rare species loser to man.
The big question come where by are people or have people
been able to bring the same natural habitat into the zoos and animal
sanctuaries which does not affect their living space as they would have been in
the wild? These animals have now started to be on the animal watch list of
endangered species and most of the endangered animals have been bred and
released back in the nature. With the increased awareness of animal rights and
protection policies in many social institutions in many countries, many
beautiful land and sea animals like
crocodiles, foxes and monkeys in India weren’t that plenty.
As hunting and the demand for animal hides and skins and
other different animal parts just to mention a few has led to the decline of
such animal species to be wiped out. At the same time, flooding and changes in
the environment have resulted in many animals finding themselves in new animal
habitats. Are we to blame in such changes in our natural environment. Well
animals have to adapt to it as we get to know these animals as time goes by.
Changing weather conditions rise with animal attack
Despite the boom in these animals, many localities and
states continued to prevent and to label some of the animals as endangered
species. Feeding of Foxes, Coyotes, bears and wild dogs say an increase in such
animal population due to the easy availability of food which didn’t have any
competition. With the changing climate conditions, most animals have been
forces to look for water over long distances and that’s where nature collides
with man.
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