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Apr 01, 2023
Toothsome Tanzania: The Deadliest Bites on Safari
We’ve probably all claimed to be “fighting tooth and nail” for something important, but in the wild, when the something important is your ability to survive, those weapons need to…
QUIZ: Can You Name the Animals in These 10 Closeups?
Binoculars are your best friend when you’re spotting wildlife on safari. But what if magnified views were all you had? What if the one rhino you see is sheltered in…
Mar 18, 2023
The Mane Event: The Purpose of Lion Manes
Illustrators with an anthropomorphic bent have played them up as nature’s crown on her chosen king of the beasts, and Charles Darwin posited that they essentially served as furry helmets,…
Feb 25, 2023
Hide-and-Go-Birth: The Sneaky Pregnancy of a Lioness
We’ve all heard of someone trying to hide a pregnancy; the entire period-drama genre would implode without the trope. But usually, that someone is human, not feline. Lions, though, are…
What are the Differences Between a Leopard and a Cheetah?
Have you ever asked yourself, what are the differences between a cheetah and a leopard? Upon first glance, they may look quite similar, but in fact, there are several distinguishing…
Nov 18, 2022
Do Vultures Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
After the lions have feasted and the leopards have lunched, vultures swoop in to grab a bite of the remains. These master scavengers are the most common raptors you’ll spot…
Sep 15, 2022
Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Show on Earth
It’s September, and here at Thomson Safaris that means something very important: it’s River Crossing season! And just because this year is a little different, doesn’t mean we can’t…
Aug 23, 2022
What’s the Difference between African and Asian Elephants?
One of these things is not like the other…but at first it might be hard to see the difference between African and Asian elephants. After all, they’re both big, and…
Aug 23, 2022
What’s the Difference Between Crocodiles and Alligators?
Snapping snouts, scaly skin and cold-blooded bodies: crocodiles and alligators have a lot in common. They’re more closely related to birds than they are to other reptiles, and they count…
Jun 19, 2022
Safari Animal Calls with Thomson Guides
Lions don’t just roar. And forget what you’ve heard about laughing hyenas. It’s more common for these nocturnal predators to make a different sort of noise. After a few years…
Apr 19, 2022
Why the Best African Walking Safari is in the Eastern Serengeti
Stretch your legs, sink your boots into the dirt and walk among the wildlife on an African walking safari, one of the most exclusive travel experiences in Tanzania.
Apr 15, 2022
What Should You Expect on a Rwanda Gorilla Trek?
Deep in the mud and thickets of northwest Rwanda live the mountain gorillas: stocky, black-furred beasts that share about 98% of our DNA. You can see these endangered, gentle…