1. East Africa 2011

Amboseli

Part 4 of 5-- Amboseli is the land of elephants. In 2009, there was a drought here, that killed of about 90% of grazers, such as wildebeest and zebra, not to mention a great deal of Masaai cattle. 10 to 12 years from now, it is not likely that the place will be anything but desert, due to the snow on Killimanjaro disappearing, and no longer feeding its swamps and marshes.
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  • A female gerenuk- they get all the water they need from the acacia leaves they eat.

    A female gerenuk- they get all the water they need from the acacia leaves they eat.

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  • An outdoor school, outside a Masaai village. Our guide recalled that this is how he got his education.

    An outdoor school, outside a Masaai village. Our guide recalled that this is how he got his education.

  • Masaai men beside a village boma.

    Masaai men beside a village boma.

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  • Cattle Egret

    Cattle Egret

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  • In the distance, you can see an amboseli, or dust devil.

    In the distance, you can see an amboseli, or dust devil.

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  • Our hotel was right in the middle of the park. It was a fantastic place.

    Our hotel was right in the middle of the park. It was a fantastic place.

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  • Lilac-breasted rollers are here, as well.

    Lilac-breasted rollers are here, as well.

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  • Remnants of umbilical still on this youngster.

    Remnants of umbilical still on this youngster.

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