The Boma Babbles #14 May 2010

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Africam The Boma  Babbles The Official Africam Newsletter
Issue #14 May  2010
Rhino Crash           White Rhino

We have had some excellent sightings of rhino lately on Africam. They are always extremely popular and are quickly added to our video highlights. It truly feels as if you are catching a glimpse of a prehistoric creature in action. Here's a video of a recent rhino sighting at Elephant Plains.

RHINOS AT ELEPHANT PLAINS

Ever wonder where the term "Rhino Crash" comes from?  Here's a blog post that just might have the answer...

CRASHING THROUGH THE BUSH


Africam Sound Database          Fish Eagle

Our very own Gerda has put together a brilliant database of all the animals, birds and reptiles you can find when watching Africam.  Each has its own picture and sound clip to help our community identify all the visitors we see on camera.  This database is an excellent addition to Africam.com and we thank Gerda for all the hard work that went into creating this valuable resource. Explore the database here...

SOUNDS OF AFRICAM - BIRDS
SOUNDS OF AFRICAM - MAMMALS


Gerda's Did you know...

  • Slender Mongoose is one of the smallest mongooses..Slender Mongoose
  • Slender Mongoose has a black or reddish-black tipped tail.
  • Slender Mongoose uses hollow trees, burrows and holes for shelter.
A blog with interesting facts about animals seen on our cameras will be featured in each newsletter. To find out more about the slender mongoose click the link below.
DID YOU KNOW - SLENDER MONGOOSE -By Gerda


Want to start your own blog?
If you're a member of Africam you can! Just click on "My Blog" on the left hand side of the navigation menu and start writing your own wildlife or animal related stories today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO


Black Eagle Update           Black Eagle

We have had several  problems, ranging from severe weather to telecommunication issues, with the installation of our new live streaming Black Eagle Cam. However, it looks like the installation is nearly complete and we will be launching the camera very soon, so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, you can check out the latest news from the Black Eagle project on their Facebook page.

BLACK EAGLE PROJECT FACEBOOK

Ask a Ranger           Ask A Ranger

Do you have a question for the Nkorho Ranger that you would like to get answered? If so, just drop it in an email and send it off to the  AFRICAM EDITOR

Every month a question will be picked and answered in our newsletter.

This month's question:
Why don't Cheetahs have the Jacobson's organ?

-- Katie

CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER


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NKORHO BUSH LODGE ON FACEBOOK

The Nkorho Bush Lodge has its own Facebook group...check it out HERE




ELEPHANT PLAINS ON FACEBOOK
Elephant Plains has joined the facebook community. check it out
HERE


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