East Africa Mammals, Nairobi (2026)

11/04/2024

Lions are gregarious, easy to spot members of the cat family. They live in prides that might consist of more than 30 members.

Hunting by night or day, lions prefer to catch easy prey and adapt well to a range of habitats, except thick forests. The Nairobi National Park is home to lions one of Kenya's top safari destinations that rewards visitors with memorable lion sightings.
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17/05/2015

The African Savanna provides rare opportunity for the photographer. However, as the opportunity presents itself, the best option is to take a clear shot, and thereafter sit back to enjoy the results of your hard work.

17/05/2015

The African Savanna provides rare opportunity for the lone photographer. However, as the opportunity presents itself, the best option is to take a clear shot, and thereafter sit back to enjoy the results of your hard work.

16/05/2015

Coke's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus bucelaphus)

Popularly known as Kongoni, the Coke's Hartebeest is easily mistaken for the Topi. As a member of the antelope family, its body is built for survival in the African savanna. Having an elongated face and distinctively shaped horns, the Kongoni is thereby distinguished from its antelope relatives.

Its furry coat is also lighter in comparison to other members of the antelope family, and further lacks the common dark pigmentation. The coke's hartebeest is a grazer and dwells in small groups. Females form small units-harems, which is also the case with young males. Older males are often remain in solitude, with occasional meet-ups with the rest of the members.

(Image Credits: Wikipedia)

16/05/2015

Coke's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus bucelaphus)

Popularly known as Kongoni, the Coke's Hartebeest is easily mistaken for the Topi. As a member of the antelope family, its body is built for survival in the African savanna. Having an elongated face and distinctively shaped horns, the Kongoni is thereby distinguished from its antelope relatives.

Its furry coat is also lighter in comparison to other members of the antelope family, and further lacks the common dark pigmentation. The coke's hartebeest is a grazer and dwells in small groups. Females form small units-harems, which is also the case with young males. Older males are often remain in solitude, with occasional meet-ups with the rest of the members.

(Image Credits: Wikipedia)

05/03/2015

Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)

Ranks among the most dangerous game, especially when nursing an injury. It is a gregarious animal, mostly dwelling in fairly large herds. Young and strong males are usually in charge of the herds, protecting the group against predators.

Older Bulls are mostly solitary and often become prey to lions and other predators. Buffaloes are known to attack at the slightest irritation in the case of feeling threatened. In extreme situations, a lone buffalo can set a 'trap' for unsuspecting individuals.

Attack from a buffalo results in fatal injuries and most often, death. When undisturbed though, it grazes in peace without cause for alarm.
The Buffalo is among the mammals of East Africa, adding to the rich diversity of animal life.

04/03/2015

Is the black rhino really 'black', and the white rhino 'white'?

The Black Rhino possesses a prehensile upper lip, useful for its feeding habits. On the other hand, the White Rhino possesses a rather 'flattened' lip, suitable for grazing. The coat color of each species usually matches that of the surrounding soil. It is thus easy to mistake the same for the rhino's natural coat color.

The Black Rhino is a native of East and central Africa. It can be easily spotted in any of the parks and reserves within Kenya. In the course of a Kenya Adventure Tour you will have the opportunity to visit destinations such as Lake Nakuru National Park, which is a well recognized Rhino Sanctuary and the Laikipia Ranches. The protection of the rhino species at the Lake Nakuru National Park has been heightened as a counter-measure against poaching.

Poaching remains a major threat for the survival of the Rhino species. The Government of Kenya, with support from different non-governmental and international organization, has stepped-up the fight against wildlife trophies trade.
On Tuesday 3 March 2015, the President of Kenya set ablaze approximately 15 tonnes of ivory, as a sign of commitment to the worldwide protest and action against the annihilation of the rhinoceros species through poaching.
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03/03/2015

Colobus monkey - Colobus guereza (East African)

The colobus monkey is perhaps the most shy member of the monkey family. It resides in forested areas, atop towering trees to avoid humans and predators. Its beautiful black and white furry coat easily distinguishes it from other members of the monkey family.

In Kenya, Mount Kenya National Park provides a habitat for this species. The high canopy sufficiently camouflages the colous troops on evening movements towards their resting points. Colobus monkeys add color and calm to the otherwise cruel fight for survival in the wild.

NB* hunted by humans for its otherwise beautiful coat.
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07/04/2014

Cheetah is rightly regarded as the fastest land animal on earth. It is adapted to hunting on wide open grounds...which facilitate its method of catching prey.

14/10/2013

Fight Against Poaching:

The fight against poaching has been intensified. The most endangered species as a result of poaching are rhinos and elephants. In Kenya for example, authorities have intercepted Ivory while on transit at the port of Mombasa.

Despite the fact that much more needs to be done, the efforts being put up in the fight against poaching activities by the concerned authorities, as well as non-governmental organisations are commendable.

12/07/2013

'Spotless Cheetah'

The cheetah is well known for its speed; the fastest land animal on earth. Apart from speed perhaps the other feature that most easily distinguishes a cheetah from the other members of the cat family is its furry coat.

Its coat is usually entirely covered by distinctive spots. However there has been a recent recorded sighting of spotless cheetah.

The spotless cheetah is reported as having no spots on its coat but has all the other features that characterize a cheetah.

Sightings of such cheetahs were made a number of decades ago, after which no more reports were made about sightings.

Experts suggest that the spotless cheetah could be the result of a genetic mutation. Its spotless coat could also be an adaptation to its wild environment;giving it better chances of survival.

More research will give insight with regards to the spotless cheetah. Meanwhile, share your thoughts....

01/06/2013

Warthog

Every time one hears the name warthog mentioned, the impression of an ugly member of the wild crops up. To some degree the impression is true, considering that a warthog's appearance hardly maintains one's attention less receiving admiration.

The warthog is a type of wild-pig, which can easily be recognized due to large protruding warts that are found below the eyes.
A warthog has a pair of tasks which protrude from its mouth and that are actually modified teeth. These are used to dig out legumes and when burrowing.

Its body is covered by bare skin with scanty fur, which is more pronounced behind the neck and shoulders.

Warthogs are mostly found living in family units which consist of a boar, sow and their young ones, hence are not gregarious.

The warthog is usually a quiet animal when undisturbed, but may turn aggressive when threatened.

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