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The Red Tail is desirable for freshwater home aquariums because it requires minimal care, breeds easily and is one of the most highly-colored Victorian African cichlid.

The beautiful freshwater fish of this Northern African country are threatened with extinction. Many species can actually be bred and kept in home aquariums - here's how.

Uganda, now peaceful - with a low crime rate, has rebuilt itself into a great tourist destination especially for action adventure seekers and for primate enthusiasts.

An adventure travel tour in Uganda combines the traditional East African safari with wild adventures such as gorilla tracking, Nile rafting, and tropical mountaineering.

Kenya, as a land has been referred to as the cradle of humankind with many fossils that point out that it may have been home to early man being discovered.

The glacial lakes of Canada's Rocky Mountains reflect snow-capped peaks, glaciers and forests - and sometimes canoes. Of them, Lake Louise is the crown jewel.

Regina Saskatchewan Canada was hit by a deadly tornado that devastated the city's business district and wealthy residential area.

European powers did not deem it necessary to divide Africa amongst themselves during the Colonial Era. This gave rise to the creation of indigenous political entities.

In 1962, a remarkable outbreak of contagious laughter struck at a mission-run boarding school in Kashasha village, approximately 25 miles from Bukoba, near Lake Victoria.

Cichlids found in the rivers, streams and ponds in Africa are not well-known to the western world but they are ideal for aquariums.

Cichlids are a popular choice with aquarists and cover a wide range of fish, including the freshwater angelfish.

Fish formerly found in saltwater were forced to adapt to their new habitat.

Advocacy groups are heading to Africa to offer education and to aid government intervention on a recent series of brutal murders of persons with albinism in Tanzania.

Egypt was the "gift of the Nile," benefiting agriculturally from the flow of the river downward as it deposited silt along its banks, creating a thriving civilization.

Uganda's early occupants include the Hamitic and Bantu people which helped to form the country's rich history.

A look at some different methods of creating original story ideas for scriptwriters.

Setting up an aquarium for African Cichlids requires the use of buffers and salt additives for healthy fish and enhanced colors. Rockery helps reduce aggression.

The Roman historian Tacitus once called Ancient Egypt "the gift of the Nile". It was true. But for the Nile, civilization could never have flourished in Egypt.

Everything a hobbyist needs to know about successfully breeding African cichlid species, known as mouth brooders