News — Namibia
Tracking the Desert Adapted Elephant
In Namibia, the Savannah Elephant has adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert. We found a herd in the still cool morning hours.
Dead Vlei Landscapes
The Dead Vlei is an otherworldly landscape of red dunes, blue sky, black trees and yellow-white salt pans
Giraffes and Impalas
The Angola or Namibia Giraffe, which is now only rarely found in Angola but is still free-roaming in Namibia, is a desert adapted mammal. It can go for weeks without water and can close its nostrils completely to ward off against dust.
The heart of a giraffe is very large and can weigh more than 25 pounds. As the blood must travel a long way from the heart to the head, a giraffe’s blood pressure is approximately double that required by humans. Giraffes, furthermore, have unusually high heart rates for their size, at 150 beats per minute.
The horns of...
Hungry Clicks
The Damara of Namibia use one of three click languages found in Namibia. It is an official language and taught in the schools.