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Latest Sightings, is a real-time wildlife spotting community that connects nature lovers with the most incredible animal encounters, captured and shared by rangers, tourists, and locals across Africa's national parks and reserves.
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The Big 5 Up Close
The Big Five of Africa refers to five of the continent's most iconic and respected animals, originally named by hunters for being the most difficult and dangerous to hunt on foot. These are known as the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Today, they are celebrated not for trophies but for their majesty, conservation value, and the thrill of seeing them in the wild! Let’s begin…
By Latest Sightings6 months ago in Earth
10 Things You Probably Did Not Know About Leopards
Leopards Can See in Near-Total Darkness Their night vision is up to seven times better than humans', allowing them to hunt efficiently in pitch-black conditions. Just like most animals, a leopard’s pupils dilate according to the amount of light that enters their eyes. Due to adapted retinas, leopards can see seven times better in the dark than humans, making them extraordinary nocturnal hunters.
By Latest Sightings6 months ago in Earth
Rare Pink Elephants Play In The Riverbed
As tourists watch a herd of elephants bathe in the river, an unusual pink shape is visible in their midst. When it emerges, it is revealed to be a very rare creature indeed. This feature is about a living tale of something most exciting and astonishing. A tale of an outcast but not quite....
By Latest Sightings6 months ago in Earth
