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THE EYE EDITOR’S LETTER

COVER: Chimpanzee | COVER IMAGE BY: Gabriel Jones
This chimpanzee is
from Kyambura Game
Reserve. I love the
similarity that you can
find with humans in the
characteristics of Chimps.
There is so much emotion
showed in their faces, just
like in this image of the
chimp grinning.
DID YOU KNOW: “The
chimpanzee is a great
ape known for being
the closest living relative
of humans. They share
Hello, Eye Readers! approximately 99% of our
genes and it is believed
we share a common
s I sit down to write this, it is raining “cats ancestor that lived seven
Aand dogs”. I am in Bwindi and the people to 13 million years ago”
of this tiny trading center have taken shelter Source: https://factanimal.com/chimpanzee
under the rooftops of the nearest place they
can find, until the rain stops. The air is cool Gabriel Jones grew up
and crisp and it warrants a light jacket … but in Laikipia, Kenya but he
for me, it is a welcome relief from the dry spent the first year of his
dusty streets from where I came from. The life in Fort Portal. A keen
weather got me thinking about all the places birder, fisherman and
in Uganda one could visit with a similar photographer, Gabriel
climate -- but actually, everywhere you go belongs in the bush
in Uganda has unpredictable rainstorms. not behind a desk. So,
So, when you travel around the country, it is ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER: it was only natural that
always a good idea to go prepared and to he would return to Uganda all these years later working in
pack clothes that are suitable for all types Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gabriel spent most of his
of weather. Uganda really is a wonderfully adult life in the bush doing his guide training in South Africa
diverse and spectacular place to visit and working in the Masai Mara. His foray into photography
Travel well - - Travel Safely – Enjoy the read! came from a love of birding and capturing unique and
endemic species across Africa
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