There’s drama, grace, and plenty of birds with serious personalities—from the nest-building Hammerkop to the odd-billed Open-billed stork. Learn more about each species at mpalalive.org Try it today.
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Sitting by Mom.

The King.

Although young Kudus can begin browsing at six weeks, they are not weaned until they reach six or seven months.
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The reclusive African finfoot lives with a mate, not in a flock.
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Elands do not usually communicate vocally, though they emit an alarm call similar to that of the bushbuck.
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Young elephants display an unusual fascination with other species. Calves and juveniles enjoy playfully chasing birds, monkeys, and even larger mammals such as warthogs and hyenas.
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Young hippos typically stay with their mother until they reach maturity at about 7.5 to 8 years. Young adult hippos interact with each other through chasing, playing tag, jumping in the water, and engaging in play fighting. It’s like a watery playground out there!

Female hippos lactate for an extended period, often lasting around 18 months or more. This prolonged lactation period contributes to the care and development of their offspring. The calf stays close to its mother, and the bond between them is crucial for the calf’s survival.

All the hens put their eggs in the nest of the dominant hen. She and the alpha male take turns incubating the eggs, each of which can weigh as much as three pounds (1.4 kg). The eggs incubate for 35 to 45 days.

Male ostriches are easily distinguished from females by their striking black and white plumage, while females have a more muted brownish-gray or grayish-white coloration.
An alpha male maintains his herd and mates with the herd’s dominant hen.

Grey-headed Kingfisher is a bit of a daredevil? known for their dramatic dive-bombing tactics to protect their nests from predators. Imagine a tiny bird fearlessly swooping down on a much larger lizard – it’s like a real-life action movie in the bird world!

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Mini me. 💕 Am I really going to grow up and be this big?

Hippo calves have been known to take on fully grown elephants when defending their territory, only on @explore.org. Happy Aprils' fools Day!

The Battersby’s green snake, scientifically known as Philothamnus battersbyi, is a slender, non-venomous species. This tree-living snake preys on small animals like frogs and lizards. Despite its striking appearance, the Battersby’s green snake is shy and harmless to humans. Tune in @explore.org

Mom, wait for me. #naturelovers

“The Push Over” - Sorry little fellow, I was just trunkin around.

Mommy and me. 💕

When you take a quick nap and start dreaming
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African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) at Mpala it is categorised by the world #Avibase as Rare/Accidental in terms of frequency of sighting. Tune-in for more here ... explore.org/livecams/mpa... cams powered by @explore.org

Help Us Decode the Secret World of Hippo Communication!
Did you know elephants communicate through ground vibrations? Scientists think hippos might too—and a team of researchers at Mpala Reseach Center are putting it to the test!

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