Baobab: Africa’s Upside Down Tree

Baobab: Africa’s Upside Down Tree

What is a Baobab? The baobab tree, often dubbed the “upside down tree,” is one of Africa’s most visually unique plants. It features a massive trunk, sprawling branches, and a lifespan that can stretch over millennia. Baobabs are known for their distinct…

What Animals Hibernate? It’s Not Just Bears

What Animals Hibernate? It’s Not Just Bears

What is Hibernation? Hibernation is a prolonged state of dormancy observed mainly in mammals. During hibernation, animals experience a significant reduction in their metabolic rate, body temperature, and physical activity. This state allows them to conserve energy over the winter months when…

The 15 Fastest Animals in the Sea

The 15 Fastest Animals in the Sea

In the dangerous ocean, a marine animal’s speed can determine whether it lives or dies. Being fast is important in pursuits as a predator and in escapes as prey. This article examines the world’s fastest animals in the ocean. How Fast Can…

How Hard is it to Climb Kilimanjaro?

How Hard is it to Climb Kilimanjaro?

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a fairly difficult yet achievable challenge for the average person. To succeed, physical and mental strength, endurance, and the ability to acclimatize are required. One of the first questions people ask when contemplating climbing Kilimanjaro is, “How hard is…

10 Fun Facts About Warthogs

10 Fun Facts About Warthogs

Warthogs are terrestrial mammals that belong to the pig family. These medium-sized animals have stocky bodies, large heads, and upward-curving tusks. They are found throughout Tanzania, primarily in savannas, grasslands, and woodland habitats. 1. Warthogs Are Not Wild Boars Despite sharing a…

How Tall is Mount Kilimanjaro? The True Height

How Tall is Mount Kilimanjaro? The True Height

Mount Kilimanjaro is commonly reported to be 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) tall. However, more recent measurements have put Kilimanjaro’s height at 19,324 feet (5,890 meters), about 17 feet shorter than previously believed. In this article, we will discuss Kilimanjaro’s true height and…

Antarctica Animals: What Lives There?

Antarctica Animals: What Lives There?

The Antarctic presents one of the harshest environments on the planet. As Earth’s southernmost continent, the land is encased in gigantic ice sheets and surrounded by the Southern Ocean. But, even here, a unique assembly of wildlife flourishes here, adapted to survive…

Walk-In Tents: Wrong For Kilimanjaro

Walk-In Tents: Wrong For Kilimanjaro

Recently, we have been seeing Kilimanjaro companies advertising the use of “walk-in” tents. These are large, oversized tents that are tall enough that you can stand up inside the shelter. Some walk-in tents are modular and can be connected with tunnels to…