A quick look at the cats, other than lions, that we saw last month. There were sightings of Leopard, Cheetah, and Serval in addition to the ubiquitous lion – see previous posts. Leopards are always a bit iffy and when they are seen they are to be appreciated. Sometimes, rarely, they are cooperative and simply lollContinue reading “Africa, Tanzania; some other cats”
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Africa, Tanzania, Lions; lion sex, #3
Please consider all images as copyrighted and contact me for permission to use them, Thank you, DEC. Female lions have a gestation period of about three and a half months. They can hunt right up until they deliver their kittens. The young are like house cats, small and sightless at birth. They are in aContinue reading “Africa, Tanzania, Lions; lion sex, #3”
Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti; Lions #2
PLEASE CONSIDER ALL IMAGES AS COPYRIGHTED. CONTACT ME FOR PERMISSION TO USE THESE IMAGES. THANK YOU. DEC This is a short bit about males, it will be similar to the post from July 13. The previous post is about females and the pride this one will emphasize males but the overlapping roles and territories ofContinue reading “Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti; Lions #2”
Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti; Lions #1
Please consider all images as copyrighted. Contact me for permission to use these images. Thank you. DEC I did a lion page (Africa; Lions The Big Cat) back in mid-July but think that three (four actually but one page will be on the serval, cheetah, and leopard) more are needed. Everyone who goes on safariContinue reading “Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti; Lions #1”
Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti; The Secretary Bird
Please consider all photographs as copyrighted and contact me for permission to use them. Thank you, DEC. Walking with measured pace over the short grass plains of the Serengeti (and Maasai Mara) the Secretary Bird simply exudes elegance and style. It is large, softly gray, with long legs, long tail, and an array of disheveled feather erupting from its ferociously beakedContinue reading “Africa, Tanzania, Serengeti; The Secretary Bird”
Australian Icons: Cook & Banks
The Australian state governments run libraries. These are wonderful facilities rich with valuable and historic materials dating back to the first ships. I have been to three of them and have been enthralled by the exhibits and artifacts. They also have study and reading areas and great wi-fi connectivity. In addition, and by no meansContinue reading “Australian Icons: Cook & Banks”
Australian Icons: Cook & Banks
The Australian state governments run libraries. These are wonderful facilities rich with valuable and historic materials dating back to the first ships. I have been to three of them and have been enthralled by the exhibits and artifacts. They also have study and reading areas and great wi-fi connectivity. In addition, and by no meansContinue reading “Australian Icons: Cook & Banks”
Africa; Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater
Please consider all photographs as copyrighted and contact me for any use. Thank you. There are thousands of animals in this 120 square mile caldera. It always has water and thus green plants and grazing animals. This is just right for predators as well. The lions and spotted hyenas are always plentiful. But I thinkContinue reading “Africa; Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater”
Tanzania; Red-headed Malimbe nest
The Red-headed Weaver has several forms. This bird is one of them. It is better called Red-headed Weaver, but one source allowed that this was now grouped with the Malimbe weavers — and I ran with that. As the taxonomy clears I will add/change/corect the terminology. Africa is rich in Weaver birds. At least 56Continue reading “Tanzania; Red-headed Malimbe nest”
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