Mark Ziese

October 21, 2024

The Adaptive Battle: Giraffes vs. Acacia Trees in Africa

Mark Ziese

October 21, 2024

Discover the incredible battle between giraffes and acacia trees. From chemical signals to biting ant bodyguards, learn how these species survive.

Mark Ziese

October 17, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Great White Pelicans of Lake Manyara

Mark Ziese

October 17, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the amazing Great White Pelican at Lake Manyara, Tanzania. Learn how their 3-gallon gular pouch works and why they are the masters of the shallows.

Mark Ziese

October 15, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Feathers and Form: The Unexpected Elegance of the Sacred Ibis

Mark Ziese

October 15, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the unique beauty and texture of the African Sacred Ibis in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater. Join our 2026 safari to see them in person!

Mark Ziese

October 14, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Landing Gear: The Spindly Survival of the Yellow-billed Stork

Mark Ziese

October 14, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

See the Yellow-billed stork in the wetlands of Lake Manyara, Tanzania. Join Bible Land Explorer for a 2026 safari excursion to East Africa.

Mark Ziese

October 11, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The “Frankenstein” of the Plains: Decoding the Blue Wildebeest Rut

Mark Ziese

October 11, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the "Frankenstein" of the plains. Learn about the Blue Wildebeest (Brindled Gnu) and their aggressive mating rut in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Mark Ziese

October 8, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

On Beauty, Responsibility, and the Grey Crowned Crane

Mark Ziese

October 8, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the regal Grey Crowned Crane of Africa. Learn about its "golden crown," its endangered status, and the hope for its conservation.

Mark Ziese

October 7, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

One of 1,200 Tanzanian Bird Species

Mark Ziese

October 7, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

With no less than 1,200 different bird species in Tanzania, identifications can be challenging.

Mark Ziese

October 6, 2024

Exploring Türkiye, Plants & Animals

Laodicea at the Crossroads

Mark Ziese

October 6, 2024

Exploring Türkiye, Plants & Animals

Explore the ancient ruins of Laodicea in Türkiye. Join our "Türkiye and the Early Church" tour in 2025 to see the Seven Churches of Revelation in person.

Mark Ziese

September 30, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Antelope with Scented Ankles: Meet the Agile Impala

Mark Ziese

September 30, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover fascinating impala facts! Learn about the East African impala's incredible 55 mph speed, unique scent glands, and why they leave a "cheesy" trail.

Mark Ziese

September 26, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The “Black Death” of the Savanna: The African Buffalo

Mark Ziese

September 26, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why the African buffalo is called the "Black Death." Learn about their unique "horns out" team defense and how to see them on a Tanzania safari in 2025.

Mark Ziese

September 24, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Serengeti’s Odd Couple: Partners in the Great Migration

Mark Ziese

September 24, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover why wildebeests and zebras are inseparable during the Great Migration. Learn how their unique senses and grazing habits help them survive the Serengeti.

Mark Ziese

September 23, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

A “Bloat” of Hippos: The Quirky History of Animal Collective Nouns

Mark Ziese

September 23, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Why is a group of hippos called a "bloat"? Explore the history of animal collective nouns, from the Book of St. Albans to modern safari terminology.

Mark Ziese

September 21, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Larger Than Life: Meeting the Giant Ancestor of the African Elephant

Mark Ziese

September 21, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Meet the Straight-tusked elephant, the 29,000-pound giant that once roamed Israel and the Mediterranean. Compare it to today's African savanna elephant.

Mark Ziese

September 18, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Fun Facts from an Elephant Nursery

Mark Ziese

September 18, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Fun facts from an elephant nursery.

Mark Ziese

September 17, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Agape & Ornis: Why We All Love Fischer’s Lovebird

Mark Ziese

September 17, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the vibrant Fischer's Lovebird of the Serengeti. Learn about the Greek origins of the name Agapornis and why these "lovebirds" are protected in Tanzania.

Mark Ziese

September 16, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Lilac-breasted Roller: The Most Beautiful Bird in East Africa?

Mark Ziese

September 16, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the stunning Lilac-breasted Roller! Learn about its acrobatic "rolls," 8-color plumage, and how to see one on our 2025/2026 African safaris.

Mark Ziese

September 12, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

An African Buffalo Bull Boss

Mark Ziese

September 12, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the power of the Cape buffalo. Learn about the "boss" on a buffalo skull and why this member of the Big Five has never been tamed.

Mark Ziese

September 10, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The Canary’s Song: A Study in Freedom and Foliage

Mark Ziese

September 10, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Explore the contrast between freedom and captivity through Morris Rosenfeld’s "The Canary" and a rare sighting of a wild White-bellied Canary in Africa.

Mark Ziese

September 9, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

A Serengeti Honeymoon: The Radiant Colors of the Yellow-billed Stork

Mark Ziese

September 9, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the stunning breeding plumage of the Yellow-billed stork at Lake Manyara, Tanzania. Join our 2025-2026 safaris to see the Great Rift Valley flyway.

Mark Ziese

September 8, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

The White-rumped Shrike: A Guide to East Africa’s “Shrieking” Passerine

Mark Ziese

September 8, 2024

Exploring Tanzania, Plants & Animals

Discover the "shrieking" White-rumped shrike of East Africa. Explore the biblical history of passerines and God’s value for the natural world. Observe and preserve!