Month: January 2015
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We’re not the “Big 5”, but still pretty awesome!
Read more: We’re not the “Big 5”, but still pretty awesome!A lot of attention is paid to the “Big 5” African animals – Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Leopard, and Elephant – however, we saw a lot of other animals over our 3-day game drive which were also very interesting to see. I wanted to share some of our favourite photos of these animals with you. Birds Land…
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Zoos= Animal Prison
Read more: Zoos= Animal PrisonIn yesterday’s post, Mikhaila said zoos are great for many reasons. Although my family and I are big supporters of zoos, after going on the the game drives and seeing the animals run freely I can see that zoos can be like a prison for the animals. I don’t think we should have zoos because…
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Zoos = Fabulous!
Read more: Zoos = Fabulous!Over the past few days, we went on three game drives and were able to see animals in their natural habitats which was an incredible experience. This prompted a great conversation in the car about whether animals should be in zoos or left in their natural habitats. I think there should be zoos, because they…
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That’s What Friends Are For
Read more: That’s What Friends Are ForThat’s What Friends are For! And when you’re lost, and in dire need who’s at your side, at lightning speed with friends of every creature coming down the pike, in fact we have never met an animal we didn’t like! Didn’t like! (Song lyrics above from the Jungle Book “Thats What Friends are For”, vulture…
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The Circle of Life!
Read more: The Circle of Life!This was our second day on our game drive, which we spent in the Ngorogoro Crater. It is a UNESCO World Heritage park and was incredible to visit. This national park is located inside a crater, called a caldera. This is formed when a volcano erupts and empties its magma chamber where the lava was…