The mane which encircles the neck is the unique trait of a male lion. Its length is affected by where it resides. Lions living in warmer places have shorter hairs than those in cooler regions. It can also change as it gets colder and hotter throughout the year. Nobody knows why a male lion has a mane and not a female. So far, there are five theories. These are to protect the neck during fights, to keep cool and clean in hot climates, to blend in and camouflage, to sexually attract the female lions and to intimidate other male lions.
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The dwindling figures of lion populations in Kenya has put conservationists and field researchers to work to find out the causes of the decline rate. These organizations have already put the right measures in place as well as created effective strategies to protect and coexist with lions. Thankfully, these conservation initiatives to facilitate a peaceful co-existence between the local communities and lions are bringing in the desired results. They work in tandem with KWS to draft the strategic and sustainable wildlife policies. 4 such lion conservation organizations in Kenya are Born Free, Ewaso Lions Project, Warrior Watch and Lion Guardians.
LED flashlight method is used to control nocturnal attacks of livestock by lions around Nairobi national park. In 2012, per this technique, 19 flashlights were installed on the south of Nairobi national park. When this technique became hugely successful in deterring lions, livestock owners in the neighborhood installed flashlights for their homesteads too. With 30 additional homesteads installed with flashlights, the technique became regular feature in many households in and around the park. Although similar measures have been taken previously to deter birds and carnivores, either from crops or livestock, the usage of LED flashlights is the 1st in Africa.
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Hot air balloon is one of the most marvelous inventions of humankind. However, it is the simplest aircraft ever made. It consists of just 3 components. A basket, a burner and an envelope make up a hot-air balloon. People have been using these same three components to operate hot-air balloon ever since its invention by the Montgolfier brothers in the 18th century. Although the sophistication level and standard is higher now, it is still composed of just those three things. The only difference between now and then is that advanced technology has enabled it to fly higher, faster and safer.
Adventure tourism is a fast-growing category in the holiday sector due to unforgettable memories. It supports local communities, encourages sustainable practices, and attracts high-value customers. Thus, the growth of this sector benefits destination economies, their tourism, the environment, and their people. It is alleged that ballooning is magical and once in a lifetime experience. Balloon flights grab the attention of any adventure-loving tourist. They are now available from the beach towns in Australia to the wildlife reserves in Africa. A perfectly managed and well-designed ballooning experience can lead not only to positive word of mouth but also to high satisfaction.
An hot air balloon safari in the savannas of Kenya is a wonderful experience, which lingers even after the balloon ride. A typical hot-air balloon ride lasts for about an hour. Weather conditions are best just after sunrise and two hours before sunset because light winds often occur during these timings making for easier ascent and descent. Passengers feel absolutely no wind because the balloon moves with it. The best and the fun part of the ride happens once the balloon is grounded. A luxurious champagne breakfast is served at the landing site in the wild as the ride ends.
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There are nine species of giraffes. They are Reticulated or Somali giraffe, Kordofan giraffe, Nubian giraffe, South African or Cape giraffe, Angolan or Smokey giraffe, West African or Nigerian Giraffe, Rhodesian or Thornicroft giraffe, Rothschild or Ugandan giraffe and Maasai or Kilimanjaro giraffe. Each of them is differentiated by range as well as by the color and size of coat patterns. The taxonomy of the different species is not widely agreed. Some scientists regard West African and Kordofan giraffes as a single subspecies, the same way with Rothschild and Nubian giraffes, as well as with South African and Angolan giraffes.
The giraffe has a distinctive coat pattern that covers its entire body except the underbellies. The pattern stands out in some a bit more than the others. Its skin color is tan with dark brown patches on males and light brown patches on females. The patches can be sharp or fuzzy edged; brown or cream shaded; yellow to black in color; and large, medium or small in size. The shapes, colors and sizes of the patches as well as the whiteness surrounding them and the separation between spots vary by subspecies. The spotty coat of giraffes serves 4 major functions.