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The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: The Lion
Lion Panthera Leo Linneaus Lions are supremely adapted predators, superbly adapted to hunt. They are carnivores, their bodies being streamlined for speed and power. Lions hold pride of place at the top of the food chain. They have canines measuring up to 50 mm long (2″) and they kill their…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: The Leopard
Leopard panthera pardus The leopard is the most secretive and elusive large carnivore found in the Aberdare Mountain Ranges. It is also the shrewdest of the large carnivores. The leopard is a solitary cat. It is very difficult to spot one in the wild. The Swahili name for leopard is…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: Gaboon Viper
Gaboon Viper Bitis gabonica The Gaboon Viper is an ambush hunter. Its habitat is the forest floor, so its striking coloration provides the perfect camouflage. The Gaboon Viper is a very beautiful snake. It is colorfully patterned in purple, brown and shades of pastel. Its scales give the impression of…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: African Elephant
Elephant Loxodonta africana The elephant is the world’s largest land mammal, weighing up to 6 tons (5400kg) and standing up to 10ft (3m) tall at the shoulder, the female being smaller than the male. In reality, the elephant is the king of the jungle. It is not uncommon to see…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: Death
Death DO NOT READ THIS IF YOU ARE OF A TENDER DISPOSITION Did you know that when animals are ready to die, they actually look for their place of choice to fade out? They just withdraw from the rest and, if they are loners like the leopard, they look for…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: Cobras of Kenya
Cobras of Kenya There are four cobra species in Kenya. These are namely the Forest Cobra, Egyptian Cobra, Red Spitting Cobra and the Black Necked Cobra. Forest Cobra (Naja melanoleuca) This is the largest cobra in Africa. It prefers dense undergrowth. This snake can grow as long as 8 ft…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: Buffalo
Buffalo Syncerus Caffer The buffalo is reddish brown to total black in color and belongs to the Bovidae Family. Both sexes are horned, with the males being heavier and more robust than the female. Males can weigh up to 1,765 ponds (800kg) . The dominant bull is normally the oldest…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: Black Rhinoceros
Black Rhinoceros ( Diceros Bicornis Micheali) The black rhino is a large mammal. It gets its name from wallowing in dark-colored mud, for the actual color of its skin when clean is grayish brown. The black rhino weighs up to 700-1600 Kg (1,540 – 3,530 lb). The locals call it…
The Animals of the Aberdare Ranges of Kenya: Black Mamba
Black Mamba Dendo aspis polylepis The black mamba is a largely misunderstood snake. It is often described as being fearsome. In reality, the black mamba is the largest venomous snake in Africa. It is slender and graceful, and is streamlined for speed, being considered one of the world’s fastest snakes…
My 10 Predictions for 2010-2019
Having just sat through numerous TV nostalgia offerings I’m now ready to predict the next decade. Are you ready for this. Let me know in 2020 how right I was (and I’ll tell you ‘I told you so’). 1. In 2010, Google AdWords will announce a procedure for “hearings and…
Compulsive Overeating: I Stopped and You Can Too
How I accomplished my goal: I became Certified in Nutrition, finished my Holistic Health Practitioner degree, and became a Specialist in Eating Disorders. I healed my compulsive overeating disorder from the treatment program I wrote and published.