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The West African Giraffe is a subspecies of giraffe distinguished by its light colored spots. It's last self-sustaining herd is in southwest Niger. |
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Ask ErinTwo Flying…Foxes?“I was recently reading a wildlife book in a train station to pass some time, when I thought I saw something about flying foxes. My train got called just as I was about to read the info so I’m still wondering if there really is such a thing as a flying fox?!” –Jacob, Chattanooga, TN, [...] Sweetening the Deal
27 Oct 2009
9:49 AM UTC “I received some literature from AWF regarding an option in AWF’s wildlife adoption program where I can adopt an animal and receive chocolate. Would you mind telling me a little bit more about that? Thanks!” -Tyra, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A. As many of you know, it is AWF’s mission to work hand-in-hand with the people of [...] The Elvis of Cheetahs“I was recently doing research on cheetahs for school and my mother told me there is a breed of cheetah that actually has stripes. Please tell my mother that there is only one type of cheetah- the one with spots.” –Lucas, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Cheetahs with stripes? No way! Yes way. There is, indeed, a [...] Studying Conservation“I am a university student from Zambia trying to obtain my Ph.D. in animal ecology. Is there any grant or scholarship you offer that can help me with payment for school?” -Jeremiah, Karasburg, Zambia, Southern Africa Yes! AWF is committed to improving the capacity of Africans for conservation management in Africa. For African nationals seeking [...] A Window to the HeartA friend and I were recently watching a program about baboons and she mentioned that she heard of a baboon that has a heart on the outside of its body. Is there really a baboon in Africa with a heart on the outside of its body, or was my friend pulling my leg? –Anne, Harrisburg, [...] What’s in a Name?“I recently discovered that a group of rhinos isn’t called a herd, like other animals such as elephants, but a crash. This got me to thinking: where do names for groups of animals come from? How do scientists come up with these kinds of names?” –James, Chicago, IL, U.S.A. I have to admit, I have [...] We Are Equine Family!“One of my favorite animals in the world is the horse. I love horses! Since you started this blog, I wanted to ask the question I have always wanted to ask: are there any horses native to Africa?” -Jen, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Well, yes and no. There are horses that are native to Africa but [...] Member…with benefits!“Hi, Erin! I recently donated to AWF and would like to know if there any benefits that come with my donation.” –Chris, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A. First, thank you Chris for your generous support of AWF. You are officially now an AWF member! Everyone who donates $15 or more automatically becomes a member. Your membership will [...] Hippo Hullabalooza!I have received quite a few emails from people asking about one of Africa’s most treasured and famous residents: the hippo. “Can hippos swim?” –Scott- Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A. Despite the fact that they spend the great majority of their day in water, adult hippos cannot truly ‘swim.’ The common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious) is enormous, [...] Ligers, Tigers and Bears-Oh My!“Does Africa have bears?” Janice- Shreveport, LA, U.S.A. Sadly, not any more. The only known species of “true bear” indigenous to the continent of Africa was the Atlas Bear (Ursus arctos crowtheri). It was a subspecies of the Brown Bear that was reported to have lived from Morocco to Libya. The last reported specimen was [...] |
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