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ISSUE TWO | SEPT/OCT

The Walia Ibex (Ethiopian Ibex, Abyssina Ibex)
The Walia Ibex are found only in Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains,
to the north of the country. They are the most rare out of all the
endemic six. They dine along grassy plateaus, cliffs and steep
slopes also at high altitudes, where they mingle with the Gelada
Monkeys, utilizing the primates as an early warning system for
predators. The males have huge semi-circular horns, while the
females carry a more delicate arch.

Korkay or the Swayne’s Hartebeeste
Known as Korkay in Amharic, this hartebeest dwindled from
huge populations in the past due to disease and excessive
hunting and is now endangered due to poaching. Whereas they
once roamed Somalia and Ethiopia, they are now endemic to
the latter. and are more commonly found in the dry lowlands
towards the south. The horns are carried by both the male as
well as the female of the species.

Menelik Bushbucks (Dukula)
Menelik’s Bushbuck can be found in fairly widespread locations
in Ethiopia. They are nocturnal and rather shy and very beautiful
with striking white markings contrasting their darker fur. The
long spiral horns are only found on the male. They belong to the
same family as the Mountain Nyala, the Bongo and the Eland.

THINK ABOUT THIS
When God gave man all of creation to have dominion over, He gave dominion as an aspect of Himself. Dominion
however, is not in any way a forceful imposition of self-will on creation or on others. It is the expression of
the love of God from the heart of man and by it should all mankind live and treat others. That man has turned
creation to merchandise for making money through tourism does not make it God’s plan. We must treat all
men and all creation with love and love alone. Send us your thoughts: wehearyou@msingiafrikamagazine.com
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