Roaring Majesty: Exploring the Lives of Lions in Botswana’s Wild

Roaring Majesty: Exploring the Lives of Lions in Botswana’s Wild

In Setswana, lion is called tau. Lions are apex predators and are a vital part of the ecosystem in Botswana. They live in prides, which are family groups consisting of related females, their cubs, and a coalition of males. Female lions are the primary hunters in the pride, and they work together to take down […]

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African Dung Beetles: Using the Milky Way as Their Guide

African Dung Beetles: Using the Milky Way as Their Guide

One little-known story about African dung beetles is their remarkable ability to navigate by the stars. These beetles use the Milky Way to orient themselves as they roll their dung balls in a straight line, even on moonless nights. Research has shown that the beetles can detect the polarization patterns of light in the sky […]

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