Rwenzori Mountains are home to two of the highest peaks in Africa. In this post, you’ll learn about these famous mountains in DRC and Uganda. There are national parks, endangered animals, and five vegetation zones. Learn why they are known as the Mountains of the Moon. Rwenzori Mountains: A Quick Overview Also Known As: Ruwenzori, …
Thinking about a trip to Uganda? While it’s true that the biggest reason many would want to go there is for the tourist attractions, the first place you’ll see in the country is most likely the airport. In this guide to airports in Uganda, you’ll learn about the location, codes, and details of the largest …
Planning a trip to the country of Uganda? In this post, you’ll learn about 18 of the largest cities in Uganda. You’ll learn information like their population, locations, attractions, and more. Armed with this information, you should be able to have a more informed trip to Uganda, and hopefully a more enjoyable one. Guide to …
Want to learn more about spotted hyenas? In this post, you’ll learn 33 spotted hyena facts, including: Are they related to dogs? Do they really laugh? Are they dangerous or friendly? This post provides you answers to these questions plus lots more surprising guides to spotted hyenas. For your safety: we recommend a good pair of binoculars and …
The maniacal laughing of hyenas is one of Africa’s most recognizable sounds. Why do hyenas laugh? Are they actually laughing? What does a hyena laugh mean? Do all species of hyenas laugh? In this post, we’ll answer these questions and more. Guide to the Hyena Laugh I’m sure that you’ve heard the laugh of a …
Zebras are intriguing animals. They look like horses with black and white stripes. In this post, you’ll learn 60 zebra facts. They include habits, habitat, risks, speed, coloring and more. Can you own a zebra as a pet? Why do zebras have stripes? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and other fascinating …
You might be surprised to learn that zebras are actually kinda noisy. What sound does a zebra make? In this post, you’ll learn about 4 primary zebra sounds, barks, and noises. And what each sound means. 4 Zebra Sounds, Barks, and Noises Are you surprised that zebras actually make sounds? They have a fairly simple …
What is a group of gorillas called? A group of gorillas is called a troop or a band. Sometimes they are called a whoop (from a comedy skit). The common collective nouns for gorillas include: troop, band, or whoop. The term “group” is also accurate. If you want to sound like you know your stuff, …
Hippos naturally producing pink milk? Sounds pretty amazing! Sadly, it’s false. Here’s where the story came from. And the real facts about hippo milk. Plus learn what this “blood sweat” does to help the hippo. And how researchers are trying to make a better sunblock through biomimicry. Is Pink Hippo Milk a Thing? No. There …
So you’re going on a trip. And you’ve been warned about crocodiles. Just how fast can a crocodile run? In this post, you’ll learn about the speeds and habits of different crocodile species. We’ll dispel some myths and common fears. Wondering if you can outrun a crocodile? Yeah, we cover that too! How Fast Can …