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Africa’s Wildest Stories is a collection of digital, audio and visual authentic stories of African Nature and culture. It is collaboration between the National Museums of Kenya and WildlifeDirect. These stories are being collected, preserved and disseminated to the general public and global audiences for posterity, education, to create intergenerational transfer of knowledge, for preservation of intangible cultural and biological heritage, and for entertainment. The stories are being collected packaged and disseminated through public participation to reach all Kenyans via the internet, traditional and new media as well as through the National Museums of Kenya facilities and exhibitions. The collection of stories will be housed, curated and preserved at the National Museums of Kenya.
Also in the AFRICA'S WILDEST STORIES series
Wild Dogs in Laikipia, Kenya
(07:22)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Laikipia's pack of 40+ wild dogs was spotted by Tinai Kogo a driver for the Mpala Research Centre. He then explains the way in which they rear their young as well as their ...
Naibor Mzee Tells Stories To School Children
(06:44)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Charles Mwangi Maina, the chairman of Naibor Primary School, tells the members of the conservation club stories from his past of Hyena and Chimpanzee. The students recite ...
Dramatic Crowned Eagle Capture
(04:33)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Simon Thomsett describes one of the most dramatic moments of his life when a crowned eagle sunk it's talons through his forearm as he tried to get it down from a tree.
Crowned Eagle's Cataract Surgery
(06:16)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Simon Thomsetts Crowned Eagle - Rosey, a 38 year old male, went completely blind due to catarax in both of his eyes. After a successful eye surgery and laser treatment his ...
Samburu's Animal Clans
(05:39)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Lenkakwai Sapiyon explains how in Samburu culture each family was associated with an animal clan. Following this association, Lenkakwai tells us a few tales passed down ...
Giant Baby Verreaux Eagle Owl
(05:48)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Simon Thomsett describes the life of a Verreaux Eagle Owl whilst holding a two month old baby. At already 2 foot tall, the baby owl will grow to be the biggest Eagle Owl in Kenya.
Naibor Children Sing in Thanks
(02:29)
From: Paula Kahumbu
The children of the Naibor Primary School sing a religious song to thank Paula Kahumbu for donating seven Owen and Mzee story books to their conservation club.
Kenya's Owen and Mzee- Their friendship revealed
(02:16)
From: Paula Kahumbu
After the release of the second book 'Owen and Mzee: the Language of Friendship,' a letter from a young girl was received which explained how the bizarre friendship actually ...
Life as an Elephant Nanny
(22:45)
From: Paula Kahumbu
Mishak Nzimbi, of the Kamba tribe, is unique. He loves elephants. He has been an elephant keeper since he was 16 years old. He works at the David Sheldrick Trust. He has ...
Meeting George Adamsons Lions
(05:19)
From: Paula Kahumbu
George Adamson could think like a lion and be like a lion. David Coulson describes a terrifying experience with George and Maggie and Dennis? Maggie and Dennis are lions.
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Africa’s Wildest Stories is a collection of digital, audio and visual authentic stories of African Nature and culture. It is collaboration between the National Museums of Kenya and WildlifeDirect. These stories are being collected, preserved and disseminated to the general public and global audiences for posterity, education, to create intergenerational transfer of knowledge, for preservation of intangible cultural and biological heritage, and for entertainment. The stories are being collected packaged and disseminated through public participation to reach all Kenyans via the internet, traditional and new media as well as through the National Museums of Kenya facilities and exhibitions. The collection of stories will be housed, curated and preserved at the National Museums of Kenya.
Additional Credits
Sweet Waters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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