National Bird Day
Join us to celebrate National Birds Day in one of the following ways Pick up a bird identification book. It will help you learn about species in your area and Continue Reading →
White-throated bee-eater (Merops albicollis)
Author: Bibitayo Ayobami Owolabi. Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management. Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria. bibitayo.owolabi@uniosun.edu.ng. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0136-6720 The white-throated bee-eater (Merops albicollis) is a near passerine bird (land birds) belonging to the family Continue Reading →
Beleniois calypso (Calypso Caper White)
This species was observed in the University of Lagos butterfly garden put together by Prof. Kehinde Kemabonta in the faculty of science. The forewing upperside of the male is white Continue Reading →
Belenois creona (African Caper White)
http://twitter.com/@ugwa_ojonugwa This is common species, and with migratory tendencies. The female is much darker than the male and both sexes have just a small black spot in the forewing cell Continue Reading →
International Cheetah Day, 2021
It’s International Cheetah Day 2021. Every year 4th December is marked as International Cheetah Day. Today, we celebrate Cheetahs while raising awareness of their importance and conservation. As the fastest Continue Reading →
Palla ussheri (Ussher’s Palla)
This species was encountered in Omo forest reserve after a concluded trip along forest edge. It is the most common Palla and also the most ecologically tolerant being found frequently Continue Reading →
Harma theobene (Angular glider)
This species was oberved for the first time after many field trips to Omo forest reserve. Harma theobene (Angular glider) is found throughout the forest zone and has the capacity Continue Reading →
Nepheronia argia (The Large Vagrant)
This is a common butterfly that has been widely recorded from forest zone. It is found in both forest and disturbed areas with a fast flight (Larsen, 2005). It is Continue Reading →
Wildlife Species of the Week
Ibadan Malimbe (Malimbus ibadanensis) Ibadan malimbe is a small passerine bird belonging to the family Ploceidae (a family of weavers). Like other Malimbe birds, Ibadan malimbe has two distinct colors, Continue Reading →
Catuna crithea (The Common Pathfinder)
This species was observed in Omo forest reserve patrolling forest paths. They are also known to congregate on fallen fruits and are very common (Larsen, 2005).http://www.twitter/@ugwa_ojonugwa