The Cobra snake
Cobra snakes (N. nigricollis), are iconic reptiles known for their dramatic hood displays and sleek, powerful bodies. The Naja genus includes over 30 recognized species, each showcasing the deadly elegance of these venomous elapids. Their appearance varies widely by region, with scale patterns ranging from pale tans to rich browns and blacks.Cobra snake is a moderately […]
Crowned Cranes
Crowned cranes (Balearica pavonina pavonina) are named for the striking, straw colored bristle-like feathers on top of their heads. They are mostly black with white upper, under wing coverts and a black head. The legs and bill are black, eyes are light grey, facial skin is white and red, and throat lappet is scarlet. There […]
Marabou Stork
The word marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is thought to come from an Arabic word meaning ‘hermit like’ or ‘quiet’. The marabou stork is a huge and fairly imposing bird that makes up part of the stork family, It is native to sub-Saharan Africa and found in a variety of habitats that range from fairly dry to pretty […]
A new born calf.
Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis , conception occurs in the rainy season, with birth occurring in the dry months. Female giraffes breed every 20 to 30 months. The gestation period is about 457 days. Mother giraffes give birth standing up or walking. The giraffe calf drops 2 m to the ground. Most often a single calf is born. […]
RED FRONTED GAZELLE
Red fronted gazelle called Eudorcas rufifrons scientifically and Jar Barewa in Hausa. They are found in open grassy habitats interspersed with thorny brush and trees for shade of the African continent, stretching from the Sahelian zone stretching to the southern edge of the Sahara desert. Red fronted gazelle have a gestation period of 184-189 days, […]
DOMESTIC PIG
Pigs scientifically called Sus domestica and Alade in Hausa, the first domesticated pigs where believed to be domesticated in the Near East around 10,000 – 11,000 years ago. Pigs are large, social, omnivorous mammals with insatiable appetites and one of the smartest animals on the planet. Their intelligence ranks higher than dogs and even some […]
The Olive Baboon
The olive baboon scientifically called Papio anubis and Bika in Hausa language is one of the six species of baboon (Genus Papio) worldwide. An old world monkey, it’s the most wide-range specie of all baboons native to 25 countries throughout Africa, inhibiting some mountainous regions of the Sahara, savannahs, steppes, and forests. The common name is derived from its coat color, […]
WORLD RANGERS DAY 2025
World Rangers Day is a day set aside every 31st of July to celebrate rangers globally for their efforts towards protection of wildlife and their habitats. This year’s theme is “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation”, which closely aligned with the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress theme: “Powering Transformative Conservation”, which is schedule to take place at […]
WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY, 2025
World’s Nature Conservation Day 2025 World’s Nature Conservation Day is a day set aside every 28th July to increase awareness on the need to protect, preserve and manage nature and natural resources such as; water, soil, fauna, flora, and also to recognize that a healthy environment is vital to humans and other living organisms. The […]
world lion day celebration 2025.
The world lion day was initiated by the Big Cats Rescue, which is the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated to big Cats. It was established to bring worldwide notice about the decrease in number of Lions and the urgent need for their conservation. Lions existed in large populations 100 years ago, today; their numbers are […]
