Africa!Land of quasa drumNature’s valid essence,The land of palm beer,Of enormous cascades Africa!Land of hills & valleysCourteous clans,A land of milk & honeyFlowing all about Africa!Land of pots & drinksA calabash of hot soupCheerful smiles & winksA merry couples night Africa!Cradle of civilization,Terrific folk & historyMother of all nationsHome to the first man My Africa!Land… Continue reading Chose Africa
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The Spotted Hyena: Africa’s Strongest Teeth!
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… Continue reading The Spotted Hyena: Africa’s Strongest Teeth!
Video: Pangolin Conservation in Nigeria
Meet the bold Nigerians who are fighting to protect the worlds most trafficked mammal. Credit: Natgeowild
The Spotted Hyena
I was awed the first time I saw this animal. That was during an excursion organised by my secondary school to Songhai Redemption Centre, near Owerri, Nigeria. The spotted Hyena, (Crocuta crocuta) is Africa’s most common large carnivore. They have excellent night time vision and hearing and usually bear litters of two to four cubs.… Continue reading The Spotted Hyena
