EthioWild

10/05/2025

10/05/2025

Vital phrases in wildlife

Herd of elephants
Pride of lions
School of fish
Troop of monkeys
Flock of birds
Pack of wolves

10/05/2025

Mother sacrifices for her child

Mum is in the mood to play.

📷Courtesy 🇰🇪❣️

10/05/2025

11/04/2025

Mum is in the mood to play.

📷Courtesy 🇰🇪❣️

11/04/2025

T.G.I.F. - Thank Giraffe It’s Friday! 🙏🦒

Grabbing one more bite 🌿 before the weekend begins!

📷 Artur Cabral - Thank you!

02/04/2025

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3. Gelada Baboon (Theropithecus gelada)
Distribution: Found primarily in the Ethiopian Highlands, particularly in the Simien Mountains, Men z(Guasa), Debre-libanos and surrounding areas. They inhabit grasslands and cliffs, where they form large social groups.
4. Bale Monkey (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis)
Distribution: Restricted to the Bale Mountains in southeast Ethiopia. These monkeys inhabit bamboo and montane forests, often seen in small troops.
5. Ethiopian Highland Hare (Lepus starcki)
Distribution: Native to the highland regions of Ethiopia, including areas like the Bale Mountains and the Simien Mountains. They are adapted to cold climates and rocky terrains.
6. Mountain Nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni)
Distribution: Endemic to the Bale Mountains in south east Ethiopia. They are typically found in dense bamboo and forested areas, often at elevations above 2,000 meters.

31/03/2025

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Endemic Wild Animals of Ethiopia
1. Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis)
Habitat: The Ethiopian wolf is primarily found in the Ethiopian highlands, specifically in Afro-alpine regions and moorlands. They inhabit areas above 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) with grasslands and scattered shrubs.
Appearance: Ethiopian wolves have a slender build with long legs, a reddish-brown coat, and white markings on the face, chest, and legs. They are the most endangered canid species in the world.
Diet: They primarily prey on small mammals, such as rodents, birds, and the endemic Ethiopian Highland hare.
Behavior: Ethiopian wolves are social animals and live in packs. They communicate through vocalizations and use complex social structures to hunt cooperatively.
Conservation Status: The Ethiopian wolf is classified as endangered due to habitat loss, human encroachment, and disease, particularly from domestic dogs. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their habitats and populations.
2. Walia Ibex (Capra walie)
Habitat: The Walia ibex is found exclusively in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, particularly in rocky, steep terrain at elevations between 2,500 and 4,500 meters (8,200 to 14,800 feet).
Appearance: Walia ibex are large goat-like animals with impressive long, curving horns and a robust build. Males are typically larger than females and have a darker coat.
Diet: They primarily graze on grasses, herbs, and shrubs found in their rugged habitat.
Behavior: Walia ibex are adapted to climbing steep rocky slopes. They are typically found in small groups and display a seasonal breeding pattern.
Conservation Status: The Walia ibex is listed as endangered, with population declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and competition with livestock. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and monitoring populations in the Simien Mountains National Park.