Life is a patchwork of experiences
One of the things I loved about my recent trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy in the Maasai Mara area of Kenya was the opportunity to observe animals socializing in their natural habitat. I was especially surprised by the affection I observed between mates of various species and between the mothers and their young.
My trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy in Kenya was hosted by Biosphere Expeditions. All Content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
In Kenya’s Mara ecosystem, a baby Thomson’s gazelle gives up its life to extend the life of a black-backed jackal. The jackal is part of the same animal family that also contains wolves, coyotes and dogs. It is a monogamous species whose pups stay with the family to help raise the next generations.
My trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy in Kenya was hosted by Biosphere Expeditions. All Content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
Hyenas tend to get a bad rap, but personally, I think they are rather cute. Hyenas prefer to be nocturnal hunters, so it was quite special seeing this one early in the morning in the Olchorro Conservancy which is part of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. The Olchorro Conservancy is one of a number of land conservancies that border the Maasai Mara Reserve and help protect the natural Mara landscape for the wild animals we all love to see.
My trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy in Kenya was hosted by Biosphere Expeditions. All Content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
This herd of zebras desperately wanted a drink and would carefully approach the bank of this pond and stick their noses in the water. Then, just as soon as they started to drink, the hippo would pop his head out and startle the zebras back up the bank. This happened over and over as we watched the scene for about 15 minutes. It was almost as if the hippo was doing it on purpose, and playing a game with the zebras.
My trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy in Kenya was hosted by Biosphere Expeditions. All Content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
We ended our game drive day in the Olchorro Conservancy in Kenya’s Maasai Mara area on a high note with a sighting of a lion family unit that consisted of two sisters and their two month old cubs. We watched them for almost an hour, and it was fascinating to see how affectionate the lionesses were with each other and with all the babies. There was no distinction between mine and yours – all three cubs nursed with each mother, and each cub went back and forth between the sisters looking for affection and food, all of which was freely given by each mom.
My visit to the Enonkishu Conservancy in Kenya was hosted by Biosphere Expeditions. All content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
Even the king of beasts has to scratch an itch sometimes.
On a game drive through the Olchoro and Lemek Conservancies in Kenya’s Mara ecosystem, I was fortunate to observe a large pride of lions just hanging out in the shade, sleeping, and basically, acting like cats.
My trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy was hosted by Biospheres Expeditions. All content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
The Enonkishu Conservancy in the greater Mara ecosystem in Kenya, has successfully transformed a landscape that was overgrazed by cattle, into a green haven that now supports a large number of native wildlife, while still satisfying the land needs of the local Maasai cattle owners. It’s quite an impressive achievement.
My trip to the Enonkishu Conservancy in Kenya was hosted by Biosphere Expeditions. All content is my own.
Thanks for visiting.
Rose
Have you ever wanted your own elephant?
After watching the adorable elephants getting fed at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Orphanage, you can adopt one of these little guys for $50 and get regular updates throughout the year about how your big baby is doing.
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Rose
Where can you hand feed endangered Rothschild giraffes?
Nairobi’s Giraffe Center mission is to educate local children about their country’s wild life. For tourists, the big draw is the opportunity to get up close and very personal with these gentle giants.
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Rose
I loved experiencing the First Saturday Frederick Fire and Ice festival.
Sure, I could have spent my Groundhog’s Day birthday in Punxsutawny, PA with Phil the Groundhog – but why repeat that scene again? (If you are not groaning at this bad pun, then watch one of my favorite movie classics “Groundhog’s Day”). Instead, experiencing the annual First Saturday Frederick event at the Fire In Ice festival seemed like a much “cooler” activity to check out.
