The surging global demand for coffee has put tremendous pressure on coffee farmers worldwide, leading to an unavoidable dilemma. The decrease in the percentage of global coffee exports has had a significant impact on the coffee supply chain, which has been worsened by the ongoing effects of climate change. The primary cause of this supply […]
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Ecological succession is a gradual and predictable process that describes the changes in the species composition of an ecosystem over time. It can result from natural factors such as long-term environmental changes or as a response to disturbances such as mudslides or volcanic eruptions. In Africa, such catastrophic events can lead to significant disruption to
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“In my experience, the intellectual capability of any biologist is directly proportional to the speed of locomotion of the organisms with which they work.” Robert McCredie May. I have had the chance to learn about scientists, their research work, and their contributions to science. Robert McCredie May, also known as Lord May of Oxford, stands
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Kenya has a rich biodiversity, with a wide range of ecosystems, wildlife, and plant species. This biodiversity is not only critical for conservation purposes but also for sustainable agriculture. Agricultural biodiversity, or agrobiodiversity, comprises variability and varieties of plants, animals, and microorganisms that are important in maintaining critical functions of the agricultural ecosystem. In Kenya,
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“I had never realized wild animals could have such definite personalities. Her moods are mercurial: she sulks, laughs, plays, pouts and has moments of ecstasy, is stroppy, confident, insecure, and shows many other facets of personality which would make a psychiatrist reel.” –Raising Daisy Rothschild, (Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville, Penguin Books, 1977). The Giraffe Centre is a
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