The Great Wildebeest Migration

The Great Wildebeest Migration

It is believed to be one of the Seven New wonders of the World. Mainly involves two countries, Kenya and Tanzania. The migration is primarily driven by the search of fresh pasture and water. And has been there for many years now. For you to enjoy this migration, you have to be conversant with the … Read more

Zebras

Zebras are well known for their beautiful stripes. Just like the other animals, they have amazing coats that offer useful insights and ideas to fashion industry. Zebras are closely related to the horse and donkeys. They do interbreed sometimes, giving birth to zebroids. The zebroid can be zedonk, zenkey, zorse, zebra mule, zonkey or zebmule. … Read more

What is the real and true Justice for Wildlife?

What is the real and true Justice for Wildlife_

As you may already know, Kenya lost almost all  its rhinos meant to be  trans-located to Tsavo. All of them, meaning the whole process failed horribly. And the painful part, is the loss of our precious rhinos. Investigations are being done and some officials have been suspended. Some blame the government , while others blame … Read more

Exotic and native plant species diversity in the Kenyan Rangelands

Exotic and native plant species diversity in the Kenyan Rangelands

An inventory and assessment of exotic and native plant species diversity in the Kenyan range lands: Case study of Narok North Sub-County This is : A botanical inventory and diversity of exotic and native species was assessed in the range land of Narok North sub-County, Kenya. A total of 72 species were recorded, composed of … Read more

All Gazelles are Antelopes, but not all Antelopes are Gazelles

All gazelles are Antelopes, but not all antelopes are gazelles. How is that? Did you know that? That’s right, gazelles are among Antelopes’many species. Antelope Antelopes comprise 91 species. its members are even-toed ungulates. They live in groups known as herds. They are native to Africa and Eurasia. Their habitat ranges from Savannah, forests, and … Read more

Samburu National Reserve Special Five

Samburu National Reserve Special Five

Samburu National Reserve special five are animals unique to this conservation area. They are way cooler than the big five. And a special gem for the North. Samburu National Reserve is located on the north side of Kenya. It’s in the Samburu county and managed by the county government. Elsa the lioness was raised in … 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

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

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