Teaching the cubs
When we have a look at mammals across the globe, one of the things that all mothers do is look after their young. In some species, the father is also involved, and in others, it takes a whole group to raise the young. One thing all young animals need, though, is parental guidance for the first few steps of their new lives.
Predatory Groups
Africa is home to many carnivorous mammal species that are all spread out through the continent, each having its own preference to habitat, prey and hunting strategies. The largest of these are the lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs and the three hyena species (spotted, striped and brown). All of these large predators live in groups, […]
Cheetah – Master of Speed
The cheetah stands as one of the most captivating and iconic big cats in the world. Known for its incredible speed and distinctive appearance, the cheetah has evolved numerous adaptations to thrive in its diverse habitats. Today is International Cheetah Day, and so we are going to have a look at some of these special […]
The Eastern Serengeti: A hidden gem
Guest Lisa Antell travelled to Namiri Plains yearning for the rolling plains. After 20 years being closed to the public, the Namiri Plains area is a must of anyone searching for big cats and Lisa has some epic pictures to prove it.
Scavengers Of The Sky
Driving along a bumpy road, scanning from left to right, hoping to spot a big cat in the sea of grass can be tiring work. After an hour or two, you start to feel hopeless and wonder if it was worth getting up before the sunrise. I typically have to do a lot of persuading, […]
