[ad_1] The vehicle that hit the giraffe held 13 visitors passing through the park on their way to a rest camp. After being struck, the giraffe fell on an oncoming tourist rental vehicle driven by a Swiss national. The collision killed the giraffe and left the driver seriously injured. He later died in the hospital […]
Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you celebrated the special day in peace and harmony with those dearest to you. Here at Satara in the Kruger National Park the thunderous roaring of lion heralded Christmas Day from just after midnight. By the time the gates opened at 04:30 there was no sign of the big cats, […]
Africa’s frank natural beauty has begun like an enchantment. Mikumi National Park is still a kilometre away but we have seen tens of antelopes and a gently beautiful Masai giraffe on the way already! With my cousin who has been gracious to bring me to Africa saying, “You deserve a break,” there are two Polish […]
via My Return to Africa – Part 3: Mikumi National Park, Tanzania — Silkworm Slumbers
The beauty of nature can often inspire awe or wonder. But if you have a quick shutter finger and a little luck, you might be able to capture a frame that will elicit laughter. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards — an annual competition that exists to both find the world’s funniest nature photograph and spread […]
via One Tall Giraffe says ‘Hi’ to Aircraft. — Old Guv Legends
U.N. Report: 1 Million Species at Risk of Extinction MAY 06, 2019 An alarming new report by a panel of leading scientists warns that human activity is causing the disappearance and deterioration of wildlife at a rate that could represent an existential threat to humanity within our lifetimes. The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on […]
via Over a million species would or could die –and too soon — Eslkevin’s Blog
