In northern Namibia, two lions are causing a stir as they roam outside the Etosha National Park - one to the east and one to the west of the park. Namibia's starry sky once again has six planets to offer in February, as well as impressive constellations such as Leo, Scorpio and the Southern Cross. Rainfall in Namibia has turned dry rivers into raging torrents.
Dams received inflow. A 4x4 coach was washed away. According to the GCF, a 3D scanning study of more than giraffe skulls has confirmed the hypothesis that the giraffe can be divided into four species.
Gifts from heaven for Namibia at Christmas: After a long drought, Namibians all over the country are enjoying abundant rain and flowing dry rivers. In the Nyae Nyae Conservancy, nature conservation is in a tight spot: the protected elephants are severely damaging the baobab tree population. Namibia's starry sky offers a romantic highlight in December: the moon is very close to Venus on one day. The 21st is the summer solstice. Namibia is enjoying its first rainfall since the start of the rainy season at the beginning of October.
The northern centre received especially good rain. Namibia's starry sky offers three highlights in November: The Leonid meteor shower, the fourth supermoon and all five planets visible to the naked eye.
In Africa, giraffe populations are declining. In Namibia, however, their numbers are stable. And in north-west Namibia, the population is even growing. Visitors to the Etosha National Park know it. Game give it a wide berth because its dense foliage provides perfect cover for any hunter. On board were 40 white rhinos, each in its own container.
