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Honey badger is a fascinating and resilient animal known for its toughness and fearlessness. Opportunistic hunters and foragers, they hunt small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and even honey from beehives.
Called "mbichi ya asali" in Swahili and "ekyatamuziinga in Runyankole.

What is it known as in Luganda?

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FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT THE AFRICAN LEOPARD ** THE LAST ONE WILL SHOCK YOU**

The African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is a majestic and fascinating big cat native to various habitats across Africa. Key things to know about this cat are;

1. Adaptability:
African leopards are highly adaptable and can thrive in a wide range of habitats, including savannas, forests, mountains, and semi-desert regions. They are equally at home in dense jungles and open plains.

2. Solitary Nature: Leopards are solitary animals and are known for their elusive and secretive behavior. They are primarily nocturnal, hunting and patrolling their territories under the cover of darkness.

3. Excellent Climbers: They are exceptional climbers and are often seen resting or stalking prey in the branches of trees. They can haul their kills, sometimes larger than their own body weight, into trees to protect them from scavengers such as hyenas and lions.

4. Remarkable Strength: Despite their relatively smaller size compared to other big cats like lions and tigers, leopards are incredibly strong and capable hunters. They have powerful jaws and can take down prey much larger than themselves, including antelope, gazelles, and even young giraffes.

5. Unique Spotted Coat: The African leopard's coat features distinctive rosette patterns, which provide excellent camouflage in their natural habitats. The pattern and coloration of their coats can vary depending on the region and habitat they inhabit.

6. Wide Geographic Range: African leopards have one of the most extensive ranges of any big cat species, spanning across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal in the west to South Africa in the south and as far east as the Arabian Peninsula and parts of Asia.

7. Threats and Conservation: Like many big cat species, African leopards face numerous threats, including habitat loss, poaching for their skins and body parts, conflict with humans, and declining prey populations. Conservation efforts are underway to protect leopard populations and their habitats through measures such as habitat preservation, anti-poaching initiatives, and community-based conservation programs.

8. Leopard Myths and Folklore: Across Africa, leopards have long been steeped in myth and folklore. In some cultures, they are revered as symbols of strength, stealth, and power, while in others, they are feared as cunning and dangerous predators.

9. Efficient Predators: African leopards are incredibly efficient hunters, with a success rate of up to 80% when hunting. Their stealth, agility, and keen senses make them formidable predators in their ecosystems.

10. Cultural Significance: African leopards hold cultural significance in many African societies and are often featured in indigenous art, folklore, and traditional ceremonies. They have also been depicted in modern literature, film, and popular culture as iconic symbols of Africa's wilderness and beauty.

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Interesting facts about Leopards.
Their scientific name is called Panthera Pardus.
They move their cubs one at a time.
Their spots are called Rosette.
Their lifespan is about 21-23 years.
In Uganda, they are found in Mburo, Murchison, Kidepo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.

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The final highlight of 2023 was a trip to western Uganda which Philo Global Tours and Travel Ltd organized for Train Up a Child International School (Najjanankubi compass) which was very smooth.

We arrange group tours for large groups, including organizing trips for schools. With the guidance of our expert staff, we select the most eye-catching and educative spots that will give you or your child memories and lessons of a lifetime.

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The enchanting Batwa pygmies of Bwindi Impenetrable forest, also known as “the keepers of the forest”
For over 60, 000 years (a start according to anthropologists), the indigenous forest people lived in harmony with mountain gorillas. They are believed to be some of the first inhabitants of the earth and the east African great lakes, hence making the Batwa the first tribe in Uganda.

Meet the majestic Ankole cows also known as Inyambo by the locals.
These cows are from songa cattle breed which separated to numerous varieties with the Ankole being the watusi cattle type from the Tutsi tribe in Rwanda. These cows are considered sacred by most Africans and some of them don’t eat their beef while others do depending on where they are coming from. Ankole cattle can be found in the district of Isingiro , Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Mbarara, and kiruhura in Western Uganda

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The Karamajongs and the masai's have some similarities in what they wear. Young Karamajong men wrap the coloured squared sheets around pair it with a vest called “eplan” , they are usually with bright colours. The older men, tie the coloured sheets that can also be called “lesu” across their bodies over the shoulders. The dress code isn’t complete unless complimented with a stick called “ebela” and a stool known as “ekicholong”. The stick symbolises their main economic activity of pastoralism and stool for resting when tired They also wear shoes as sandals made from car tyres. These they call “ngatangai”.

Gomesi is the most popular Ugandan tradition wear also known as busuuti or bboodingi. It is originally a kiganda traditional dress but as time went on its a in every part of Uganda. Women wear gomesi to all kinds of events let it be sad or happy.
It could be a funeral, a wedding, a graduation, sworn into office.
The gomesi is a work of art that has been evolving over time and is normally in silk, chiffon or satin with silk being the most expensive.

Malewa is an essential delicious in Eastern Uganda prepared by the Bagisu in Mbaale.
The dish is believed to have been discovered during Mt. ELGON clashes in the 16th and 17th Centuries. The migrants from South Africa sought refuge in the caves of the mountain. Life was hard and they often became hungry all day. Their desperate need for food and survival led to the discovery of Bamboo shoots.
The bamboo trees grow around mountain ELGON and harvested when still tender. They are then smoked, dried for preservation. It is believed that people who eat it live longer because of its nutrition value and due to this belief, it is served to people who visit as a sign of respect and love.
It is cooked with either g.nut paste or simsim paste.

Eshabwe is a class of clarified butter originated in Ankole and commonly used as a condiment
Eshabwe is a prestigious source made from aged cow ghee , water and rock salt
It is served as a source with any food of preference like millet bread, matooke, sweet potatoes, or posho.
Eshabwe should be served cold.

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Luwombo is a special Kiganda traditional stew cooked within a banana leaf that was originally created in 1887 by the personal chef of Kabaka Mwanga.
The Luwombo may contain chicken, beef mushrooms, ground nuts, and smocked fish. It takes 2-3 hours to get ready.

Rwenzori batis is a bird species seen in the montane forests in the Great rift valley. It can be spotted in an attitude of 1450m to 3400m above sea level.
The Rwenzori batis is a small black and white bird and sometimes birders can confuse it with a chin spot batis as they are the same size and share the same habitat.
This bird can be seen in south-western Uganda in areas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mountain Rwenzori National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Semuliki National Park

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Meet Nahan's Francolin,the little dark forest wildwolf.
This is a small dark forest bird with a white barred chest and a red face mask and bill.
Though shy and a little hard to observe you're likely to find this Uganda bird in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Budongo forest and Mabira forests as she hurriedly crosses forest paths.

With us you get to see the Karamoja Apalis which is around 11cm in height and its ash-grey with a short whitish super cilium, the inner secondaries have a whitish patch and the under parts are creamy white which you’ll commonly find in pairs or small groups actively moving through the foliage as they search for food.
The nominate race is found in Uganda. You can watch these while you visit the Kidepo National Park, and around Mt Moroto.

The Kivu ground thrush (Geokichla piaggiae tanganicae) is a bird subspecies native to the Albertine Rift montane forests. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is currently considered a subspecies of the Abyssinian ground thrush.
It can be seen on the waterfall of Buhoma Gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where it has been seen both in the dry and wet season.
It responds faster to it’s call when taped in the forest but sometimes can be silent.
It can be seen in the morning as it likes to be talkative in the morning and evening while feeding and on the afternoon you can get it feeding along the trail.

Did you know!.....
Riding a water bike is even simpler than a conventional bike because you don’t have to keep your balance, as it is built like a catamaran with two floats that make them incredibly stable.

Did you know!...
The Shelley's crimsonwing, also known as cryptospiza shelleyi, is a beautiful small brightly coloured bird. It is about 13 cm long and among the most sought-after birds during a safari in Uganda.
Very few people have an opportunity to see this bird since this rare species is on the IUNC Red list of threatened species.
This bird can be seen in the areas within the Albertine rift mountain such as Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda.