We’ve called them killers for centuries. Long before we knew their names, their families, their languages, we stamped fear onto their black-and-white backs and sent the story drifting across oceans. It began with Basque sailors, men who carved myths into sea foam, watching orcas hunt great whales and muttering
If the sky ever decided to show off, it would probably take the form of a lilac-breasted roller. Perched high on an acacia branch, this small bird seems ordinary until it spreads its wings. Then suddenly, the air is full of color: lilac, turquoise, green, yellow, white, blue, black, and
A Story of Extinction, Survival, and Hope The bird that holds up a mirror, the Dodo. My first glimpse of it was in Ice Age, waddling across my childhood screen. A character I never imagined was once a real bird, alive and fruit-fed on the island of Mauritius. When Dutch
One of my boldest, most starry-eyed dreams is to visit every national park in the world. Yes, I know, it sounds like the kind of bucket list you scribble down on a napkin and laugh about. But hear me out. I already live in Nairobi, the only capital city in
The first time I learned about coral reefs, I wasn’t underwater. I was under a blanket, halfway through a Netflix documentary called Chasing Coral, jaw slack, eyes wide, heart slowly cracking open. If you haven’t watched it, I suggest you have it at the top of your watch
The other night, I dreamt of a badger. Yes, a badger. No lion, no leopard, just a low-slung, grumpy-looking creature trotting purposefully through my subconscious like it owned the place. Which, to be fair, is exactly how badgers operate in the real world too. I woke up with one burning
I’ve spent more mornings than I can count perched on the edges of Lake Naivasha; coffee in hand, binoculars nearby, soaking in the bird calls and stillness. It’s a place that offers up quiet magic. At first glance, everything seems perfect. The lake glistens. The breeze dances through
In the lush canopies of Southeast Asia's forests, a vibrant primate swings gracefully, clad in a mosaic of colors that would make any artist envious. Meet the red-shanked douc langur (Pygathrix nemaeus), often hailed as the "costumed ape" for its striking appearance. This monkey isn'
Picture this: vast, shimmering wetlands bursting with life—home to birds that dance on lily pads, paint the skies pink, and bring nature’s melody to life. Now imagine this magical world under threat. Heartbreaking, isn’t it? But fear not! Together, we can save these vital ecosystems and their
Imagine a tree that can drink saltwater, survive with its roots underwater, and literally hold the coastline together. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, mangrove forests are very real, and they are one of the most important ecosystems on our planet. These tough, salt-loving trees are
You’ve probably never seen a pangolin in the wild and if we don’t act fast, you might never get the chance. These shy, scale-covered insect munchers are nature’s little tanks, equipped with armor, powerful claws, and a tongue longer than their own body. But despite their built-in
Did you know that if all the trees on Earth vanished, humanity wouldn’t be far behind? Trees aren’t just part of our world—they’re the lifeline of life on Earth. From cleaning our air to keeping our soil in place, forests do so much more than you