Black Rhino rare endangered protected Masai Mara Safari Kenya Africa BIG FIVE Dangerous smaller browsers prehensile lips charge charging solitary territorial safari Masai Mara Serena Lodge Kenya Afric travel journey holiday tour touring plains grass
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ANTELOPES HERDS GRAZER HIGH VANTAGE POINT termite mounds dark patches gregarious Serengeti MasAI Mara Kenya Africa safari watching watch tower travel tourist grass eater mound national park game buck
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White-bearded Gnus, Wildebeest, Connochaetes taurinus, herd, grassland large, numbers, migrate, follow rain, give birth in Serengeti, move north to Masai Mara in August, tourist attraction, safari, Serengeti Plain, East Africa
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lion male young BIG FIVE Masai Mara Serena Lodge cat feline mane National Park Masai Mara East Africa Kenya African safari journey travel tour touring visit site-seeing see grass plains marsh marshes Big-Cat-Diaries BBC
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike.
Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Maasai community; Plains zebra; Equus quagga; formerly Equus burchelli; Equidae; aka common zebra; aka Burchell's zebra;
Description
Zebra adults of both sexes can stand from 1.1 to 1.47m high at the shoulder, are 2 to 2.5m long, not counting a 50 cm tail, and weigh 175 to 387 kg they are boldly striped in black and white, and no two individuals look exactly alike
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Impala; Aepyceros melampus; Aepycerotini; aka Rooibok;
Description
impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Impala; Aepyceros melampus; Aepycerotini; aka Rooibok;
Description
impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Impala; Aepyceros melampus; Aepycerotini; aka Rooibok;
Description
impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.
trapped in a ford; Masai Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community;
Masai Mara walking seeing Masai Mara National Park game reserve wild tall wildlife animal mammal plains curiuos safari travel journey Serena Lodge tour tourist see view GEEWIL
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Thompson's gazelle; aka tommie; Eudorcas thomsonii; Antilopinae;
Description
Thomson's gazelles are 50 to 70 cm tall and females weigh 15 to 25 kg, males 20 to 30 kg. They have light brown coats with white underparts and distinctive black stripes on the sides. Their horns are long and pointed with slight curvature. The white patch on their rump extends to underneath the tail but no further.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Thompson's gazelle; aka tommie; Eudorcas thomsonii; Antilopinae;
Description
Thomson's gazelles are 50 to 70 cm tall and females weigh 15 to 25 kg, males 20 to 30 kg. They have light brown coats with white underparts and distinctive black stripes on the sides. Their horns are long and pointed with slight curvature. The white patch on their rump extends to underneath the tail but no further.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Little Egret; Egretta garzetta; Ardeidae; small white heron;
Description
The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a small white heron. The adult is 55–65 cm long with an 88–106 cm wingspan, and weighs 350–550 grams. Its plumage is all white.
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Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Waterbuck; Kobus ellipsiprymnus; Reduncinae; large antelope; Defassa Waterbuck;
Description
The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Waterbuck; Kobus ellipsiprymnus; Reduncinae; large antelope; Defassa Waterbuck;
Description
The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Waterbuck; Kobus ellipsiprymnus; Reduncinae; large antelope; Defassa Waterbuck;
Description
The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Waterbuck; Kobus ellipsiprymnus; Reduncinae; large antelope; Defassa Waterbuck;
Description
The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.
Burchell's Zebra, Equus burchelli, Wildebeest, White-bearded Gnus, Connochaetes taurinus, grass, reeds, waterhole, hot, banks, predator ambush, large numbers, common mammals, tourist attraction, safari, Masai Mara National Park, Kenya, East Africa
Description
Mammals visiting a waterhole in the Masai Mara to drink,
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Grey Heron; Ardea cinerea; wading bird; heron family; Ardeidae;
Description
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall and measuring 84–102 cm long with a 155–195 cm wingspan. The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Grey Heron; Ardea cinerea; wading bird; heron family; Ardeidae;
Description
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall and measuring 84–102 cm long with a 155–195 cm wingspan. The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; aka Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; aka Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; aka Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; aka Warthog; Common Warthog; Phacochoerus africanus; Suidae; pig family;
Description
The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.
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Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Black-headed Heron; Ardea melanocephala; Ardeidae;
Description
The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. The Black-headed Heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the Grey Heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; African Sacred Ibis; Threskiornis aethiopicus; Threskiornithinae;
Description
The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; African Sacred Ibis; Threskiornis aethiopicus; Threskiornithinae;
Description
The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Black-headed Heron; Ardea melanocephala; Ardeidae;
Description
The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. The Black-headed Heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the Grey Heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Grant's gazelle; Nanger granti; aka Swala Granti;
Description
Grant's Gazelle stands 75–90 cm (30–35 in) up to the shoulder and weighs 45–65 kg (99–140 lb). Its coat is a beige orange on the back with a white belly. The Grant's Gazelle looks similar to a Thomson's Gazelle except it has lyre-shaped horns which are stout at the base, clearly ringed and measuring 45–81 cm (18–32 in) long.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Grey crowned crane; Balearica regulorum; Gruidae;
Description
The Grey Crowned Crane has a breeding display involving dancing, bowing, and jumping. The Grey Crowned Crane is about 1 m tall and weighs 3.5 kg. Its body plumage is mainly grey.
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Description
Three Griffin vulture on the banks of the Mara river. The nearest is in sharp focus with head turned to the right. The middle bird is also looking to the right but defocussed and the third (most distant) bird is only partially seen. The result is a semi abstract composition
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;
Description
African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Elephant; African elephant; Loxodonta; aka savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana;
Description
African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.
White-bearded Gnu, Wildebeest, Connochaetes taurinus, large herd, grass plain, waterhole, dotting landscape, Serengeti National park, Tanzania, East Africa
Description
Typical scene of the Serengeti in winter the grass plains with large numbers of Wildebeest dotting the grassland.
Masai Mara National reserve; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; Musiara Gate; Marsh lands; Mara River; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; marsh; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Yellow-billed Stork; Mycteria ibis; large wading bird; stork family; Ciconiidae;
Description
The Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It occurs in Africa south of the Sahara and in Madagascar. Its a medium-sized stork. Length: 97 cm; average body weight for males: 2.3 kg; for females: 1.9 kg. Plumage mainly pinkish-white with black wings and tail; bill yellow, blunt, and decurved at tip. Immature birds are greyish brown with dull greyish brown bill, dull orange face and brownish legs.