Albinism In Animals

Did you know that albinism can be experienced in Animals too? Albinism is a birth defect condition that results in the partial or complete absence of coloring pigment (tyrosinase – this is an enzyme vital in melanin production) in the skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism is an inherited condition. It’s transferred to a species through … Read more

What do you know about Turtle, Tortoise and Terrapin?

What do you know about Turtle, Tortoise and Terrapin?

Turtle, tortoise, and terrapins look almost the same physically. Apart from that, what do we know about these amazing creatures? Let’s do a comparison between them. This will help us know both their similarities and differences. Comparison table for Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin Turtle Tortoise Terrapin Habitat §  They are mainly found in the sea and … Read more

Conservation Education and Awareness

Should conservation education and awareness be included in the syllabus? I think it should be included. I remember doing a  short survey on the same. It was a survey carried out by an environmental organization. Am yet to know what transpired after we gave our thoughts. At what point were you exposed to conservation education? … Read more

Its World Ocean Day

Did you know that? Today we celebrate World Ocean Day. A day to reflect all the goodness and richness of our oceans. It’s also a convenient time to reflect on the negative impacts we have subjected these oceans to. Did you know that oceans cover three-quarters of planet earth? Oceans are the largest water bodies. … Read more

If You Can’t Reuse It, Refuse It (Single-Use Plastics)

30 Day Challenge for a better and healthier planet, Ditch disposable choose reusable

Yes, we have all agreed that if you can’t reuse it.,refuse it. Saying NO to single-use plastics. As we mark World Environment Day, the theme is to beat plastic pollution. We are to work together in ensuring that we avoid the use of one-time-use plastics. This year’s World environment day was celebrated by more people. … Read more

Ethical Treatment of Animals

Just like humans, animals too do have rights. These rights allow them to enjoy the ethical treatment. They are to be treated with respect and not subjected to suffering. The genesis of animal rights was faced with difficulties and negative critics. Many opposing on the basis that animals have no duties. Hence no worthy of … Read more

Importance of Kakamega Tropical Rain Forest

Importance of Kakamega Tropical Rain Forest

Kakamega Forest is a tropical rain-forest. Its located in Kakamega, Kenya. It’s believed to be the last remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rain-forest. This forest is found with the Kakamega National Reserve. Half of its trees are indigenous. The reserve has promoted its conservation. It has helped it against deforestation and illegal logging. But still … Read more

THE “BIG FIVE”: Key African Wildlife Species found in Kenya

THE “BIG FIVE”_ Key African Wildlife Species found in Kenya

The name was coined by the big hunters in the past centuries for the difficulty they faced while hunting them. They involved high risk of danger. The big five includes the lion, leopard, both black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo. Lion As the largest of Africa’s big cats, the lion is highly regarded by … Read more