Africa is a mysterious and wonderful place. The second largest continent boasts of numerous climates, majestic sights, and incredible wildlife. This is a place of many stories, and is the subject of many books and films. In fact, it even has its own soundtrack so to speak, courtesy of the band Toto’s hit, “Africa“.
Here are a few stories from Africa to local zoos.
Stay away from the stray Baboon.
It’s a common occurrence in Africa. Anywhere you turn, you’re bound to see the local wildlife. And while that may be what tourists want, the locals aren’t necessarily always okay with it. This man heard the cries of the villagers regarding a Baboon on the roof of a building. Now this guy has nerves of steel. He climbs the outer wall to try and chase away the animal.
He could have called the experts.
Now Baboons have been known to be aggressive at times. Especially when scared or threatened. They can thrive anywhere, especially where there is an abundance of food. As the man gets close, the omnivorous monkey turns toward the man and lunges at him.
The man fell several stories.
He broke his arm from the fall. This is why wild animals are best left to the experts. But of course you can’t blame him for wanting to get rid of the animal. The women and children were probably scared and he thought he’d try to deal with the situation. A for effort.
Check out this wildebeest migration.
Tanzania played host to thousands of Gnu crossing a river at the Serengeti National Park. It’s an annual event with National Geographic calling it, “One of the seven wonders of the national world.” You bet it is!
This attracts tourists from all over the world, but the pandemic has put a stop to the influx of guests. The locals in charge of the tours are feeling it seeing as they rely on the money brought by tourists. And when there’s no money, people go hungry. Some are concerned that people may turn to hunting for food, which could potentially introduce animal born diseases and affect the population of the species.
Rhino party!
This is Edward the southern white Rhino. The San Diego Zoo went ahead and threw a party for Edward’s very first birthday. This little Rhino has hay, treats, and toys to satisfy the child in him. He’s only a year old but already weighs in at 1,500 pounds! Why’s he special?
Well he is the first Rhino calf in North America to be conceived by artificial insemination. This is good news for all Rhino species. Even for the eastern black Rhinoceros whose numbers are dwindling. An adult male had to be euthanized due to age related issues but not to worry. He’s fathered little ones to carry on the family name.
These Rhinos will live on.
This little Chimpanzee was born at a Spanish wildlife park. The heartbreaking part was that his mom rejected him. The good news is that humans stepped in to care for the little primate. That is until they found him a new family who gladly took the little monkey in!
Animals need to chill out too.
This Aardvark and a few African giant pouch rats got to feast on watermelons. Must have been a really hot day.
Western lowland Gorillas had a treat all their own in the form of ice lollipops at the London zoo.
This young Gorilla named Gus was doing all he can to get his dad’s attention but dad wasn’t having any of it. He’s not in the mood, kid. You’ll understand someday. You really will.
It’s not easy caring for animals. From the huge parks in Africa to the local zoo, these creatures need the trained eyes and expertise of people who have dedicated their lives studying these animals making sure they’ll survive for years to come. It’s a beautiful world out there. It pays to learn about it.
Check out these stories from the Baboon to the Aardvarks by clicking on the video below!
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