Plants & Animals

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Klaus vs. the Cheetah: The Surprising Engineering of a Big Cat’s Face

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Discover the unique biological engineering of a cheetah's face. From "turbo" nostrils to panoramic vision, see how these big cats differ from our pets at home.

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And Then Our Eyes Met: A Serengeti Encounter

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The leopard's face is defined by a mesmerizing pattern of black “rosettes” and spots of various sizes that provide the perfect camouflage against the dappled light of the African bush. Its piercing eyes are built for precision, containing a specialized layer that reflects light to grant the cat extraordinary night vision . . .

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

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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. . .

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

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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.

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

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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. . .