The Common Eland – Second biggest in the ”Antelope” Family

The common eland (Taurotragus oryx), also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a savannah and plains antelope found in East and Southern Africa  The Common Eland is a species of the family Bovidae and genus Taurotragus. It was first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. An adult male is around 1.6 meters

CONSERVE PRIMATES TO SECURE UGANDA’S TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

As Tourism stakeholders, there is need to appreciate the fact that primates are a vital product and selling point for Uganda’s tourism Sector. Uganda has for long been referred to as the “Pearl of Africa”, well, this is courtesy of rich fauna and flora and believe me you primates significantly feature on the list of must see things for anyone visiting Uganda. For

The Shoe-bill Stork

This dinosaur looking bird scores eighth position among Africa’s largest storks. The Shoebill stork ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoebill ) also famously known as the “whale head” ripped its iconic name from the evidently shoe-like bill on the head. It belongs to the class of Aves and family of the Balaenicipitidae. A Shoebill is such a peculiar bird for

Civil Aviation Authority, a Success Catalyst for Uganda’s Tourism sector

Tourism has graduated into Uganda’s hot cake over the recent years. And thus it’s credible for us to recommend that Civil Aviation Authority should avail a helping hand to the ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities and other associate bodies. Tourism stands an established pillar that feeds the sumptuous demands-acclaims, from the divergent sectors of

MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN UGANDA

Mountain Gorillas are a unique wildlife species whose existence was at the verge of extinction only to be saved by combined Conservation efforts by Uganda and other Gorilla Enthusiasts. According to the 2010 Mountain Gorilla Census, the world’s population stands at 880 with 400 found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and 480 in Virunga Massif