Articles by Val Jiwa

Exotic skin leathers have very good value in the market. The extraordinary properties of exotic leathers along with their unique beauty, durability, and texture continue to fascinate people. As a result of its usage and popularity, there is a need for baseline information so the players in the industry can effectively market leather products. In most African nations, the conversion of crocodile skins into leather is allowed for the production of leather products. Since the back of the skin is heavily scaled, horny, and coarse, only the skin on their bellies with patterns is used to make the leather.

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4 Steps Maintains Crocodile Leather Accessories

Crocodile leather accessories are very fragile that requires delicate care and handling to stay in shape. It is important to restrict excess movement of these accessories because it may scuff them up. Moreover, contaminants seep into the pores of the skin from everyday use, thereby depleting the natural oils. So, it is highly recommended to maintain the crocodile leather accessories at least once a month. Maintaining crocodile leather accessories is relatively easy and involves 4 steps. The steps are cleaning, conditioning, greasing and storing. All these four steps are equally critical for maintenance and to retain its natural state.

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5 Fun Facts About Crocodiles In Kenya

Crocodile is one of the oldest species on earth that have survived over millions of years. They are considered to be the prehistoric survivors of dinosaur antecedents. In their present form, they date back 80 million years. Egyptians kept them as pets 26 centuries ago. It is always fascinating to watch them, albeit from a distance. And that is why they are a favorite among safari travelers to Kenya. The Mamba crocodile farm in Nairobi Kenya is worth a visit not only to learn the many facets of crocodiles but also to consider the following 5 cool facts about crocodiles.

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2 Successful Cheetah Conservation Projects

Projects are working to conserve the few remaining cheetahs. Mara cheetah project and Cheetah conservation fund are the two cheetah conservation projects. The objective of Mara cheetah project is to identify the threats faced by cheetahs, establish the number of cheetahs and, where possible, mitigate the risks. The project uses a research-driven approach. On the other hand, Cheetah conservation fund was founded by Dr. Laurie Marker to save the cheetahs. The organization has created a set of integrated programs using its research aimed at addressing the threats not only to cheetah and its ecosystem but also to the human populations.

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9 Fun Facts About Cheetahs In Kenya

Doing a wildlife safari in Kenya is the best way to witness cheetahs. They occur in the vast plains and savannahs of Kenya. Their nonchalant manner in which they carry themselves has always marveled safari travelers. But their ferocity at the time of hunting and killing belies this nature. Any wildlife safari traveler to Kenya would concur that these magnificent cats exemplify beauty, grace, agility and savagery, all in equal measure. But there are some fun facts that they probably did not know about cheetahs in the Kenyan wild. Here are some 9 fun facts about the cheetahs in Kenya.

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Africa Beckons All Cheetah-Lovers

A team of field researchers, biologists, and scientists conducted a study in Kenya’s Maasai Mara using GPS collar data to document interactions between male cheetahs. Among many other things, the results of these interactions were investigated to determine mortalities as well as spatial and movement behavior. Here are some interesting details and facts that emerged out of that in-depth study. However, despite the clear patterns, there are several caveats to the quantity and quality of the data set of the study. Therefore, the results are likely to be on the cautious side and future studies should use higher resolution data.

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