The most beautiful and complex mammals on our planet, elephants are vastly misunderstood. Unbeknown to most, there are actually three […]
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You will have seen the flehmen response many times before, especially if you regularly see horses. It’s a behaviour common
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Africa has more species of antelope than any other continent. Go on a safari and you don’t just see a few antelope – you encounter vast herds and a myriad of dazzling species. But are there African deer as well?
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For many years, going on safari meant cruising the plains in a jeep and staying in tented camps. While you can still have that classic experience, there are now more ways to go on safari than ever before.
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African elephants can run at speeds of up to 40 km/h (25 mph), although most African elephants are more likely
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Christmas is awesome. A season to spend with loved ones, be grateful for what you have and show your appreciation
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Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is Africa’s most expensive wildlife experience, with permits now costing USD 1500 per person. However, it’s
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Mountain gorillas are the world’s largest primates and can only be found in the wild. None have ever been tamed
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Every year, around July-September, African wild dogs should be denning. Meaning the alpha female chooses a den site she likes
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In Uganda, elderly people are using charcoal dust and cassava flour to make briquettes. Briquettes are a cheap alternative to
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