This is a story of pancake tortoises of Serengeti

DAR ES SALAAM, May 30 -- PANCAKE tortoises, scientifically known as Pancake tortoise, are among the strangest looking tortoises found in the savannahs of East Africa. Unlike most tortoises, which have... Read More

Meet the African slender-snouted crocodile of Lake Tanganyika

Dar es Salaam, May 23 -- LAKE Tanganyika, unlike Lake Victoria, harbours two species of crocodiles: the Nile crocodile and the lesserknown African slender-snouted crocodile. The African slendersnouted... Read More

This is the story of the beautiful forest partridges of Udzungwa National Park

DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- ZOOLOGISTS say that Udzungwa Mountains National Park is home to the elusive Udzungwa forest partridge. Scientists describe partridges as medium-sized galliform birds belonging ... Read More

This is why cat family is considered to be the most fearsome

DAR ES SALAAM, March 28 -- SCIENTISTS say the cat family also known as Felidae has about 40 species ranging from the domestic cats to big cats that roam and dominate the African savannah with stealth ... Read More

Meet the martial eagle, the apex predator of Mikumi National Park

Dar es Salaam, March 21 -- MIKUMI National Park is often regarded as the fourth largest park in Tanzania, spanning over 3,230 square kilometres. Situated approximately four hours drive from Dar es Sal... Read More