KENYA ~ Leopard with cubs - Maasai Mara National Park ~

......Wonderful view of mother and "cute" cubs... this African country is synonymous with safaris and magnificent wildlife... found in regions all across Kenya, the leopard is the smallest of the big cats... they are still one of the major predators of the savannah grasslands... good swimmers, excellent climbers and hunt the widest variety of prey of any of the Mara's major predators.....and with  the highest concentration of predators anywhere in Africa it's no surprise that you can see many big cats there... Thanks a lot Douglas!!【ツ】

Maasai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves covering an area of 1.510 square km.

Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system.

Leopard cubs are born with barely visible spots. The mother hides her cubs and moves them from one safe location to the next until they are old enough to begin playing and learning to hunt. When the cubs are about two years old, they live on their own. But the maternal bonds are strong, and offspring sometimes have reunions with their mothers.

Leopards are solitary creatures. Males are almost entirely solitary and females only break their solitude when they are raising cubs.

Stamp:

Crops
(Issued 28-02-2001)

KENYA ~ Wildlife ~

And as extra bonus... here is fantastic postcard nr2 of Kenya...for me "Kenya" is synonymous with safaris and magnificent wildlife...I think the opportunity to see wild animals in their natural habitat is a dream for a lot of us and certainly for me!^__^
Thanks a million David for sharing your amazing African journey through your blog and sending wonderful postcards with great stamps!!



Also two more interesting stamps from the set of hundred new stamps for Kenya's 50th anniversary of independence.
(Issued 11-12- 2013)

@Mount Kenyas Sundries Limited - Photo Jonathan and Angie Scott
The diversity of Kenya's wildlife has garnered international fame, especially for its populations of large mammals. Its species of mammals include: East African lions, hippopotami, African buffaloes, wildebeests, African elephants, zebras, giraffes, and rhinos.

Kenya has a very diverse population of birds, including flamingos and Masai ostriches.

KENYA ~Nairobi ~

Great city multiview of the countries capital...I would never had guessed that the city  popularly known is as the "Green City in the Sun" by seeing this postcard...Thanks soooo much David who is already home from his African adventure!!! (read more about his journey here: "Postcard a world Travel")



Interesting stamps from a set of hundred new stamps for Kenya's 50th anniversary of independence.
(Issued 11-12- 2013)

@Sapa Studio Nairobi capital is situated  in the highlands of the southern part of the country. Nairobi is Kenya's principal economic, administrative, and cultural center and is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Africa. Manufactures include processed food, textiles, clothing, building materials, and communications and transportation equipment. The city also has a large tourist industry.
 The University of Nairobi (1956), Kenya Polytechnic (1961), and Kenya Conservatoire of Music (1944) are here.

 The local Maasai called this highland swamp Ewaso Nai’beri – the place of cold water.

KENYA ~The Big Five~

... So wonderful....
I think the opportunity to see wild animals in their natural habitat is a dream for a lot of us and certainly for me! :-)


The most famous Kenya Animals are knows as 'The Big 5' and the animals behind the 'The Big 5' are Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffalos and Rhinos.Together with the national parks, Kenya's animals have earned the country the reputation of the world’s safari capital. Few countries have a bigger variety in wildlife than Kenya.

KENYA ~Cheetah~

Got an AWESOME card today.... Not only another one from Kenya but SHAPED like a cheetah with cub! I never seen or received such special card! :-) I'm so glad it arrived in one piece and not damaged!! Don't know a lot about Kenya but have seen many beautiful safari's on TV...

The second one is also sent from Kenya but shows the country of birth from the sender, India. The elephant is soooo beautiful decorated. Although I think he doesn't looks so happy....


The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. Over short distances, it can sprint up to 70 miles per hour. Built for speed, it has long, slim, muscular legs, a small, rounded head set on a long neck, a flexible spine, a deep chest, special pads on its feet for traction and a long tail for balance.

KENYA

WOW!! Received an amazing card from Kenya today... It is so difficult to get written and stamped cards from African countries...this one makes me really happy!!

African Elder.The Maasai tribe is the most authentic ethnic tribe of Kenya. The Maasai tribe (or Masai) is a unique and popular tribe due to their long preserved culture. Despite education, civilization and western cultural influences, the Maasai people have clung to their traditional way of life, making them a symbol of Kenyan culture.

KENYA ~Mt Kilimanjaro~

. Mount Kilimanjaro stands on a featureless part of the East African plateau, on the Tanzanian side of the Kenya border. Mt Kilimanjaro is a giant stratovulcano with a hight of 5.895m and is Africa's highest point.