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A “zedonk,” half donkey/zebra, was just born
We’ve been away a few weeks and apologize for the gap in information. To get back into the rhythm of posting, we thought we would start with some factual silliness. Welcome a new zedonk to the world. Yes, this is for real. ”The offspring of a zebra and a donkey.” Prepare yourself for an even larger... »
Bridgetown project expected to boost Botswana’s tourism sector
Kazungula is basically a small community on the eastern side of Kasane. Chobe National Park is on the west side of Kasane. Kazungula is most ‘famous’ as a border crossing. It is a location where the one can enter/leave Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and/or Nambia. The Zambia or Nambia route requires taking the famed Kazangula... »
Water Monitor Lizard Fends off Lion Cubs
Another interesting video from Earth-Watch on Botswana wildlife: »
Wildlife trade raping Africa – Hundreds of species for sale on the internet
the following is an article from Wildlife Extra.com. The article focuses on Tanzania, but that doesn’t mean Botswana is a potential target for thieves. Let’s hope Rangers and Police are aware and on top of this bad use of the internet. Secretaty birds are listed for sale at $2000. Credit Wildlife Extra $1,500 for a... »
The Flag of Botswana
Design and Explanation of the Flag of Botswana The national flag, adopted in 1966, symbolically contrasted with the flag of neighbouring South Africa, where the policies of apartheid were in effect. Botswana proclaimed in the flag’s central black stripe and its white bordering stripes a belief in racial cooperation and equality. The light blue background... »
Buffalo herd defend their own
Excellent footage by a herd of buffalo protecting a bull taken down by lions. The footage was provided by an excellent organization, Earth-Tough. Another video by Earth-Touch. This one has even more powerful footage and shows cape buffalo behavior very well. For more information see: Earth-Touch »
2010 Botswana Birdlife Calendar
This sounds like a great business gift idea. For 2010 BirdLife has created three styles of calendar to help keep track of the year and its activities. This year our theme is on the twelve designated ‘Important Bird Areas’ of Botswana. They have incorporated space for company logos and/or by-line (available for orders of 50+... »