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Jan 06, 2020
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…
Jun 19, 2019
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…
Aug 04, 2018
5 Reasons to Take the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon
There’s a generous supply of life-changing moments on the Serengeti plains, but one experience soars above the others in terms of memorability. Serengeti Balloon Safaris brings guests on…
Apr 07, 2018
What Animal Would Win a Serengeti Marathon?
You’ve seen the explosive speed of the cheetah. Cruising at a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s hard to imagine any animal could outpace this feline. Put the…
Mar 16, 2018
Cubs, Calves and Piglets: It’s Serengeti Calving Season
January through May is the peak of green season in the Serengeti, which means beautiful, lush landscapes, gripping big cat chases and – perhaps our favorite thing – a…
Jul 01, 2014
Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: The Strange Sleeping Habits of Giraffes
Anyone who’s pulled an all-nighter (or simply stayed up a little too long past his or her bedtime on a school night) is well aware of just how much sleep…
Apr 01, 2014
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…
Mar 18, 2014
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, 2014
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…
Dec 06, 2012
What Makes a Cheetah So Fast?
The spectacle of a cheetah running at full speed is art; the anatomy and physique facilitating its speed and agility is genetic engineering at its best. How fast…
Aug 12, 2012
Wild Horses Can’t be Broken: Zebra Domestication Attempts
They’re closely related to horses, and they already sport a SWEET paint job, so why haven’t we been riding on zebras for the last few hundred years? Has no one…