Wildlife of Africa Conservation Initiative
A Special Wildlife Conservation, Research, Education, and Rescue Initiative
Reed Cormorant (Microcarbo africanus) Also known as the Long-tailed Cormorant is a small, long tailed, dark Cormorant with a short bill. The Reed Cormorant is indistinguishable with the Crowned Cormorant Continue Reading →
The Serval is one of the subtle carnivorous wildlife known, its favourite delicacies are rodents, small birds, frogs, insects, and reptiles. To facilitate its digestion, this fierce cat feeds on Continue Reading →
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This is a fairly common butterfly that has been recorded nearly throughout west Africa. While essentially a butterfly of the guinea and Sudan savannahs, during the dry season it makes Continue Reading →
We hope you had a nice weekend. Meet Gomalia elma commonly called Mallow Skipper, they are widespread in dry zone areas. Sexes are similar but the females are larger. Wishing Continue Reading →
Belenois calypso commonly called Calypso Caper White can be found in open areas, around forests on its host plants such as Cadabam and Capparis. The fore wing is about 31 Continue Reading →
Papilio demodocus is saying happy Monday! There are 19 (species) of them in West Africa but only 5 have tails on their hindwing. This particular one was found in the Continue Reading →
Bebaeria sophus (Sophus forester). This butterfly is found in all types of forests and relatively tolerant of habitat degradation. Both sexes usually frequent forest paths. Larvae have been recorded on Continue Reading →
This is Bebearia omo (Omo forester). It was first discovered in Omo forest reserve, Nigeria by R. Warren. Hence, was named after the Omo forest reserve. Oftentimes, Scientists name species Continue Reading →
Here is a female of Cymothoe oemilius (striped glider) sighted at Oban Division of the Cross River National park, Nigeria. Males are known to mud-puddle; a behavior most conspicuous in Continue Reading →