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| Skink |
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| millipedes |
From
Nairobi, we hopped a flight to Zanzibar island to begin our work of enhancing
our Ocean Sciences unit. We
started in the Jozani forest, home to the endemic and rare red Colobus monkey. We trekked through the excellent nature
trails with a very informative guide, collecting information about the many
species of plants and animals that call Jozani home. The forest is 2 meters below sea level and was once part of
a coral reef. Coral fossils
peppered the forest floor and giant mahogany trees towered above us. Since the water table is quite high in
the forest, the mahogany trees’ roots depend upon the coral rock to grow so
tall. The lush understory and
dense canopy gave a sense of wonder and mystery, as if maybe someone or something was looming underbrush,
perhaps the elusive Zanzibar leopard who is said to feed in Jozani Forest at
night.
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| endangered red Colobus monkey |
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| Red Colobus with baby |
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