Category: animals
Igbo: Egbe bere, Ugo bere, nke si ibe ya ebele, nku gbajie ya English: Let the Kite perch, let the Eagle perch, any that forbids the other from perching, let its wings break. Origin: This proverb originated from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. It’s commonly used when trying to settle disputes or for prayers. Meaning: […]
Passion If I didn’t have a degree in finance or work in different humanitarian aid endeavours such as schools and human rights institutions, I would be a zoologist or a vet. This love for nature was captured in my nursery school report as a kid who loves playing with living objects. Then, I had a […]
Silence is not the melody of night Lingering moon, dawdling owls & crickets Emerge to begin the circus called dusk
This is folklore written a long time ago when I was a teenager. I still feel the mix of the honest voice of a boy who loves nature and a budding young writer, happy to engage his wits on imaginative adventures. This work wasn’t meant to be political in any way. But reflecting on it, […]
Shiny stars, still evening, Smooth, breezy companion, A shepherd’s lonely hymn
Meet the bold Nigerians who are fighting to protect the worlds most trafficked mammal. Credit: Natgeowild
Sunflower rests under the tree shade Blushing over the fate of a butterfly, With strange but colourful stripes, One that kept all nature wondering
Prepare to be amazed by what you are about to read. I decided to write about this excellent weightlifting beetle because of the sheer strength it demonstrates. Yeah, the dung beetle feeds off other animal waste, and it’s common to see them roll it across the countryside with such force that one can’t help but […]
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