Articles by Val Jiwa

2 Branches Of East African Rift Valley

The East African rift valley system has paved the way to two branches – eastern rift valley and western rift valley. The two branches divide Kenya north-to-south and enters Tanzania where it dies out. Lake Victoria is between these two branches. These fractures follow the old sutures between continental masses and the Tanzania craton. Both the eastern and western branches are grouped with Ethiopian rift to create the East African rift system. Thus, what appears to be a whole rift is actually a sequence of related rift basins that create the distinctive topography and geology of East African rift valley.

Read More

Africa Beckons Elephant Conservation Lovers

Africa beckons all the elephant conservation lovers to Kenya. Alleviating poverty often entails finding the right balance between preservation and use of natural resources. These entail how people use the resources to live well and build their lives in their particular territorial context. Under these conditions, conservation has been depicted as a solution for sustainable development and economic growth. In particular, conservation efforts are expected to help secure livelihoods and benefit human wellbeing, but at the same time pose no risk to the poor. Consequently, understanding local people’s aspirations have become central to the conservation interventions at the community level.

Read More

5 Captivating Facts About Elephants

The elephant is an incredible creature. A notable feature of all elephants is their large ears, which radiates excess heat. They have a marvelous sensitivity to music and color. The sight of an elephant swallowing a bunch of bananas never fails to impress observers. For generations, people have loved its enormous size and amusing appearance. Elephants fascinate and captivate both general public and scientists alike. And they continue to amaze onlookers and scholars with their gimmicks and capabilities. Elephant watching is indeed a mesmerizing experience. Tourists and scientists continue to be amazed by the below 5 captivating facts about elephants.

Read More

5 Mysterious Phenomena About Elephants

Elephants are the most incredible and awe-inspiring creatures in the plains and savannas of Kenya. Tourists and animal-lovers flock to Kenya from all over the world to watch this gigantic beast and are fascinated by its behavior. There are some characteristics of these magnificent animals that can only be witnessed in great detail in the wild. For a long time, field researchers, scientists and animal behavioralists have observed 5 mysterious phenomena about elephants. These phenomena are not so visible in the zoos simply because they are carried out in the wild. They are telltale signs of the elephant’s astonishing intelligence.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More