10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I’ll never forget my introduction to the mammals of Kruger National Park, South Africa. This is the thing—no matter how devoted you are to birds and birding, once you get to Africa, you can’t resist the mammals. This means you need to pack a mammal guide in addition to your bird guide. Believe me, I tried.

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Rhinos Mammals Animal White Rhinos 247

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

White Rhino lifespan is 40 to 50 years, but I am wondering if “my” rhino is still alive? White Rhino lifespan is 40 to 50 years, but I am wondering if “my” rhino is still alive? Cover photo: White Rhinoceros, Wikimedia Commons. Conservation Africa Mammals poaching South Africa'

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Rhinos South Africa Rhinoceros White Rhinos 174

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 14, 2021

The greatest wildlife spectacles in the world! With the Wildebeest migration (calving season is January to February), this park is considered to offer one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world. Also, the lake is the most reliable place for both Black and White Rhinos in the whole of East Africa.

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Africa Kenya Uganda Tanzania 213

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Africa is famous for its large, charismatic mammals, and the Big Five epitomize the most sought-after of these fantastic beasts. Originally a hunting term, the Big Five were the most dangerous and prized targets of the great white hunters on safari. Black Rhinos are best sought in South Africa, Namibia and Tanzania.

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Buffalo Rhinoceros Elephants Leopards 213

10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2016

Great wildlife preserves, reserves and parks exist for a number of reasons. It’s the only park I have ever been to that not only have I seen all five of the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, White Rhino and African Elephant) in, but seen them all on the same day.

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South Africa Leopards Giraffes Africa 159