Archive for September, 2010
Wildlife facts
Wildlife facts
What can we do to help wildlife!
The more you know about the unique behaviour and traits of wildlife, the more you will appreciate the absolute beauty of wild animals and help conserving endangered species. This could only be possible by wildlife facts.
Animals have gone extinct since the start of 21st century. Facts can tell you about the population and other statistics of endangered wild species. There are only 48 Javan rhinos left in the world. For conservationists and animal lovers that is a frightening number. Conservationists are afraid that a single natural disaster or the introduction of a disease to their home on the island of Java could wipe out the species forever.
Cheetah cats are the world’s fastest land animal. According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, cheetahs have also survived the longest out of all the big cats. But cheetah cats are headed for extinction in future . As with many of the world’s wild animals, the cheetah cat has become a victim of a growing human population and limited food supply.
Long-term survival of cheetah is in question as their population continues to decline. An increased awareness of the nature and beauty of the cheetah cat may assist conservationists in its ultimate survival and this is only possible through wildlife facts and figures.
Wildlife animals
Wildlife animals
Animals are interesting, no matter what species they are. Animals that live out in the wild, are the most interesting .All non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms are included in wildlife. Whether they are mammals, reptiles or birds each on our planet have an individual and unique survival plan.
If you are thinking of getting closer to wildlife than think no further and praise the brightly coloured kingfishers, giant saltwater crocodiles and fruit-eating bats – hop on a night time river wildlife safari in Borneo and admire the animal kingdom after dark. Along the Kinabatangan River in Malaysian Borneo, there’s a picturesque oxbow lake filled with flowering hyacinth and flanked with lush rainforest. And at the beginning of the wet season, this area is known as an estuarine crocodile breeding ground. The Wagler’s Pit Viper is a snake commonly found in the rainforest of Malaysian Borneo. But although these serpents are universally poisonous, green and tree-dwelling, not all Wagler’s look the same.
But some wild animals are now becoming endangered and their survival is threatened daily, so awareness must be spread to protect the wildlife thereby protecting Ecosystem.
Wild animal’s pictures
Wild animal’s pictures
Extinction of species is now occurring at a faster rate than at any time in Earth’s history. Powerful wildlife imagery is a productive means of building environmental awareness and engagement, and quick and easy access to this imagery is essential in this digital communications society we live in today.
Crucial weapons in the battle to save the world’s endangered biodiversity from the brink of extinction are wildlife films and photos. So, creating ultimate multimedia guide with the help of the world’s best filmmakers, photographers, conservationists and scientists, is the key to save world’s endangered species.
Endangered animals that have two things in common. One is that they are desperately in need of protection, and other is that they are a little camera shy. By revealing the facts like how these species look like, how they behave and what makes them special, we will be able to shine the spotlight on the many thousands of endangered species, thereby raising their public profile and, ultimately, helping to ensure their conservation.
Kenya animals
Kenya animals
Wildlife in Kenya is not confined to the parks and reserves although it is generally more abundant in such areas. Thus, although safaris tend to be routed through the reserves, a visitor will often see plenty of wildlife outside.
Antelopes come large and small- eland is the largest weighing around 600 kg, a hundred times the weight of the dainty dikdik. Wildebeest, among the most numerous of antelopes, share their grazing with zebra and are naturally gregarious but the smaller antelopes such as the suni, oribi and duiker are rarely found in any numbers.
Apart from antelopes there are carnivores- leopard, lion, cheetah, wild dog, and hyena ,Lion and Leopard are rarely found making killing in daylight. Jackals are also predators particularly the beautiful golden-backed jackals are the predators which, rarely scavenges. Even the most common jackal, the black-backed, finds only one third of its food from scavenging.
The cape buffalo also called African buffalo, judged by most hunters to be the most dangerous of big game, inhabits grassland where there is preferably thick cover and swamp in which to lie up, but like the elephant it is also adapted to life in dense and cold forest. Another one is the african elephant who is larger than the Asian elephant, and has large ears. Just like the rhinoceros, it is unfortunately hunted for its tusks, it is a protected species.
Kenya, a great place to enjoy wildlife safari with natural beauty and wildlife.
Cheetah facts
Cheetah facts
The Cheetah is one of the most elegant, graceful and world’s fastest land mammal found in the world. Cheetah is one of the few members of the cat family which hunts with speed rather than from hiding in stealth and hunt. They have long, slim, muscular legs, a small, rounded head set on a long neck, a deep chest, a flexible spine, non retractable claws, special pads on its feet for traction and a long, tail for balance. They weighs from thirty five to fifty kilograms. Body Length can be anything from one hundred ten to one hundred thirty five centimeters. The cheetah has a coat of small, black spots which is coarse and short. It has a short head and high-set eyes. He can reach 45 miles per hour within 2.5 seconds. Cheetah reaches up to 100 km/hr with short bursts lasting till 450 meters. Cheetah cannot roar like lions. However, they can purr, hiss, whine and growl while inhaling. The lifespan of a cheetah is twelve years in the wild and twenty years in captivity.. They hunt in the middle of the day. Cheetahs stalk their prey, approaching to within about 50 feet before dashing out from cover and sprinting at the targeted animals. A cheetah grabs their victims’ throats and suffocates their quarry within a few minutes. After securing their meal, they may drag it to nearby cover. Once widespread across arid Africa, into the Middle East and east to India, the cheetah has suffered dramatic declines over the last century. Mostly hunted for their spotted coats and also the reason that they attack humans now they have disappeared from many areas. A review of Cheetah facts reveals an animal on the edge of extinction. Efforts are being made to save the Cheetah, but the future doesn’t look particularly positive for this fast, beautiful animal.
Animals that live in Africa
Animals that live in Africa
The African continent is much known for its diverse wildlife. It is a continent which attracts many visitors, some of whom are interested in its cosmopolitan areas, while many others only want to spend time with nature, Everyone who visits this continent want to enjoy the wildlife, which is one of Africa’s most respected and valuable assets. An African wildlife safari gives an incredible experience, since they include some of the most unique national parks and reserves in the world. Each and every reserve has its own diverse habitat and mixture of wildlife.
The well known game reserve in the country is the Kruger National Park – a magnificent wilderness place with a variety of plant life and game, as well as birds, reptiles and insects. Here you will find renowned Big Five safari where you can see the most fearsome animals in Africa, namely lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
At Tanzania – Serengeti National Park you will find unique combination of herbivores, carnivores and about 500 bird species which makes this park the most favored among safari enthusiasts across the globe. Another park South Luangwa has one of the largest concentrations of leopards, and is a vast stomping place for thousands of elephants, who often migrate to Luangwa River, one of Africa’s most intact major river systems.
Kruger national Park, the South Luangwa Reserve, and Serengeti, are amazing travel destinations but, in reality, only barely a scratch the surface of all the interesting African wildlife parks available to tourists.
With such a diverse range of animals it’s no wonder that many people dream of going on Safari there.
African Animals – African Lions
African Animals – African Lions
Lions are the largest member of the cat family & quite possibly the most popular among the four “Big Cats”. Lions are unique as they are the only cats to live in groups (prides).They are tan in color and have a slightly white under-body, with a tuft of black hair on tails. Lions have massive shoulders and strong forelimbs, short, powerful jaws and long, sharp claws. A Lions roar can be heard by humans more than 8 km away. As a carnivore, feeding entirely on the flesh of other animals, lions have 30 teeth, including large piercing canines to grab and kill. Lionesses do the bulk of hunting by laying a organized trap for the hunted. A lioness has a gestation period of about 110 days, after which she can gives birth to up to four cubs. Although the population of lions is declining, they are not currently listed as endangered or threatened. Threats include hunting, loss of habitat and human encroachment. The African countries are joining with the rest of the world in the effort of conservation of this mighty creature.
South African wildlife
South African wildlife
South Africa has a rich natural heritage, which is being briskly protected in many nature reserves and national parks. Watching wildlife will make you addictive with more than 300 mammal species, over 500 bird species, over 100 kinds of reptiles and countless insects.
The beauty of South Africa lies in KwaZulu-Natal. The Big Five – elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard – is just a ingenious promotional scheme inherited from professional hunters Here visitors can see the big 5 in very diverse, beautiful countryside and whale watching is an add on to visitors fun here. Visitors are advised to see Tempe elephant park Umfolozi and enjoy a South Africa game drive and a guided wildlife trail while being there.
You go anywhere in South Africa and experience the unique combination of nature, culture, wildlife heritage, adventure and vibe – you’re ruined for your choice, so pack it in!
