Monthly Archives: July 2011
This week something good happened for Kenya’s elephants
Kenya and six other African nations took an official stand against ivory poaching. The Kenya Wildlife Service designated Monday as the first ever “African Elephant Law Enforcement Day” followed by an assortment of celebratory events that ended Wednesday with the … Continue reading
Elephant extermination
Once again, I hear about another massacre of elephants in Kenya. This time a family. These poachers, these so-called humans cutting up elephants for ivory, destroying families, creating more orphans for Dame Daphne Sheldrick’s orphanage to take care of, should … Continue reading
Six treasures for any safari suitcase
Six treasures to include in your suitcase that will make safari more enjoyable. 1. Extra toothbrushes. The water’s bad – really bad – even just a drop can create havoc. It’s easy to lapse into that unconscious habit of rinsing … Continue reading
A special announcement!
A slight change is in the works! I am now the East African Headlines Examiner on examiner.com It’s very exciting for me as the new label will give me the opportunity to write indepth articles as well as this blog! … Continue reading
What’s a Hirola? The Kenya Wildlife Service knows it well
They are antelope, also called Hunters Hartebeest. The flighty, caramel colored creatures have impala-like horns and their unusual facial markings give them an appearance of wearing sunglasses. Their present home range is off the main tourist drag in areas that … Continue reading
