Building a better nest

One of the best things about walking around the Animal Kingdom is to see the animals busy doing something. Chasing each other, tending to babies or in this case, building a nest.

This saddle billed stork must be getting ready for a new batch of hatchlings. These guys build their nests with big sticks and the like, much different than small song birds.

By Safari Mike

Keep the Wild Wild

The blue-and-yellow macaw is a stunningly pretty bird, and therefore many of them have been lost due to the pet trade. But they don't make very good pets. They have a piercing screech and a powerful beak which can be used to destroy a lot of things in the average household. So the moral of the story is this; let's keep them in the wild where they belong.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)

Rhino Skin

One thing about the white rhinos at the Kilimanjaro Safari, they can get awfully close. Here was a shot taken by friend of the blog and show Ellise (follow her on twitter @misselliemouse). She got this great up close shot of the white rhino.

It's so close you get a real nice look at the contours of the skin and just how small their eyes really are. Rhinos are actually nearly blind. The horns on the animal are impressive, too. She would, unfortunately be a prime poaching target is she lived in Africa.

Thanks again to Ellie for the great photo. She gave us more than handful of great safari shots, so you will see more in the future.

By Safari Mike

Leap Tall Building in a Single Bound

The Impala is incredibly gorgeous and are widespread throughout the eastern half of Africa. They are also very athletic, as they can run about 30 miles per hour and can leap over 30 feet with a running start! They also communicate vocally by barking and roaring to their herd.

by Dave McBride (@RadioHarambe)