10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2012

They are not necessarily the biggest African animals, but represented those that were considered a real hunter’s worthy prey or “game” – the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard and king of the jungle, the Lion (which of course doesn’t inhabit jungle but savanna!). In Asia they are even commonly kept as pets!

Buffalo 222

Buffalo Rhinoceros Elephants Leopards 222

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

Reed Cormorant ( Microcarbo africanus ), Nairobi, Kenya © David J. He is a writer and communicator whose day jobs have taken him to six continents and more than 25 countries, including Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Kenya, and Cameroon. Duncan, I’m also entertained by your comment! Though it is certainly bad news that the U.S.

2011 158

2011 Pelicans Papua New Guinea Birds 158

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 11, 2011

A question I am frequently asked by birders and wildlife enthusiasts is: “ if I only visit Africa once, where should I go ?” Highly recommended birding and wildlife sites include Selous Game Reserve, the Eastern Arc Mountains, Pemba and Zanzibar Islands and Arusha National Park.

Tanzania 236

Tanzania Africa Stud Leopards 236