Wildebeest Population Plunges in Maasai Mara, Serengeti
Recent satellite studies have revised the wildebeest population estimate, placing it closer to 600,000 instead of the previously believed over a million. This news comes from the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which spans approximately 1,510 sq km at altitudes ranging between 1,480 and 2,280 m.
Manish Mundra's new coffee table book, Wild Africa: Through My Lens, offers a stunning glimpse into the untamed beauty of East Africa's wilderness. The book, priced at INR 2,995/-, is a 170-page collection of over 28,000 photographs taken over years in the savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania. It focuses on the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, two iconic wildlife reserves that together form one of the world's most renowned wilderness ecosystems.
The Great Wildebeest Migration, a spectacle captured in Mundra's book, involves herds traversing the savannah with the rains, crossing rivers filled with crocodiles. The Serengeti National Park, which spans nearly 14,800 square kilometres, is celebrated for its immense populations of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and hippos.
While Mundra's book provides a unique perspective on the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, recent satellite studies suggest a significant reduction in the wildebeest population. Conservation efforts are now more crucial than ever to preserve this iconic ecosystem and its diverse wildlife.
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