by Sara | Nov 19, 2020 | Uncategorized, Ecologia, Ecology
Kopjes… One of the most charming backdrop you can find during your safari to Kenya is kopjes (pronounced ‘kopees’), massive and ancient rocks, which seem to be put there by giants. The most sensational example is Tsavo West National Park, which is... by Sara | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized, Ecologia, Ecology
Why do birds sing most in the morning? When I am on safari one of the best things, in my opinion, is listening to the birds waking up while still lying in bed. The dawn chorus is a worldwide phenomenon and I’m often asked about bird song, so I thought it would... by Sara | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized, Ecologia, Ecology
The plants in the savannah that feel the rain… When the rains come again in the savannah everything is amazing and that is a good time to be there and observe what happens next. Birds joyfully greet the rain and new fresh grass suddenly appears in just a few... by Sara | Oct 4, 2020 | Uncategorized, Ecologia, Ecology
Why is snake venom so toxic? A black mamba bite is sufficient in toxicity and volume to kill an adult elephant. Nairobi beetles are about 15 times more toxic than a cobra. (He will not kill you but you will feel a lot of pain if you brush against or slightly squash... by Sara | Sep 25, 2020 | Uncategorized, Ecologia, Ecology
Do you know why savanna trees have flat tops? A savanna panorama is soon identifiable thanks to the flat-topped acacias. But why? Have you ever asked yourself during a safari? Why do so many acacias (Vachellia) and other savanna trees have such a particular structure...
by Sara | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorized, Ecology
A special symbiosis between butterflies and ants As preannounced earlier in a recent post, today we talk about the relationship between some species of butterflies and ants. These ants are the same who live on the savannah acacias, like the whistling thorn acacia,...
