Exploring Tanzania

The Southern Ground Hornbill: Africa’s Real “Thunderbird”

Discover the Southern Ground Hornbill, Africa’s “Thunderbird.” Learn about its long lifespan, unique eyelashes, and why it’s the largest hornbill in the world. . .

New Life in the Serengeti: Witnessing a Thomson’s Gazelle’s First Steps

February is a month for new life in the Serengeti! See a newborn Thomson's gazelle take its first steps and learn why these fawns are "hiders" for their first two weeks.

Hildebrandt’s Starling: The Colorful African Cousin of the Common Starling

Discover the vibrant Hildebrandt’s Starling of East Africa. Learn how to identify it, how it differs from the Superb Starling, and why the Serengeti is a birder’s paradise. . .