The Safari was really wonderful. One week had passed quickly by them, with views of elephants, rhinos, giraffes and a diversity of birds.

They all had more practice at watching wildlife by now. The boys had finally grasped the idea that stillness and silence would avoid

startling the animals and causing them to run away.

Eric and Louis had also learned surprising facts about the African animals from their guides. Barasa told them about the elephants.

“These amazing animals can communicate across large distances and not be heard by humans.”

“Why is that, Barasa?”

“Well, according to scientists, the elephants use a low frequency that we can´t hear, Eric.”

“I just love their looks, I mean, look at those trunks,” Louis had his eyes glued to his binoculars.

“Their trunks are actually formed by their nose and upper lip. Did you know that by protecting the elephants you also guarantee the dissemination of a large number of pla