Africa & African Wildlife Paintings
African Wildlife Paintings By Alan M Hunt
Africa is the world’s second largest continent after Asia. Historians and archaeologists believe the continent was the original home of all mankind.
Some of the oldest fossils of man’s prehistoric ancestors have been found in Eastern and Southern Africa.
With 53 independent nations, it is the continent with the highest number of countries
It is the only continent crossed by the Equator, the Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn. In addition, the Greenwhich Prime Meridian also passes through the continent.
The population of Africa is the second highest among all the continents
The African people and the impressive amalgam of African cultures is perhaps what makes Africa a truly interesting continent. Africa has such a diverse culture, from the very traditional lifestyle of the Masai and Samburu of Kenya, and the San of Southern Africa, to the unique Swahili culture in the Coast of Eastern Africa, the Arab culture of Northern Africa countries like Egypt, Libya, Northern Sudan, Morocco, and Tunisis, to the more westernized cultures in most big African cities.
Apart from just being the world’s poorest continent, there are many facts about Africa that you may find amazing, some positive and some not so positive.
Much of the continent of Africa is a savanna. A savanna is an open grassland with few trees. Africa's savanna is home to many different types of animals.
Words from Alan M Hunt
For anyone interested in wildlife the East African National Parks are a dream come true. For a professional wildlife artist, they are seventh heaven. It’s impossible not to be impressed by the sheer variety of flora and fauna. There is no place on the planet that affords such easy access to vast herds of large mammals – and for one who makes his living painting these subjects, every minute of each day provides new inspiration.
It’s difficult to understand how man should want to destroy such treasures, which we hold in trust for future generation. Everyone should benefit from the wildlife and tourism in these parks, including the local population. The wildlife is there to be preserved and enjoyed, not poached or turned into bush meat!
Tsavo has suffered in the last two decades through drought and heavy poaching of its major game animals and it’s only through the hard work of group like the David Sheldrick Foundation and Care for the Wild that the Park is on the road to recovery. It’s still a delicate balance and substantial funding is still needed to provide the protection needed for the whole area. I for one would hate to see us lose even a small part of this wonderful land.
The African Big Five Original Wildlife Paintings
In The Footsteps of Elders - Alan M Hunt Original African Wildlife Paintings - 24" x 36" - For Sale - £POA
Scenting the Wind - Alan M Hunt - Original African Wildlife Paintings - Acrylic on Masonite - For Sale - £POA
Time to Move on - Rhino - Alan M Hunt - Original African Wildlife Painting - 24 x 36" - For Sale £POA
Impala! - Leopard in Tree - Alan M Hunt Original African Wildlife Painting - Acrylic - 24" x 36" - £POA
Mara Monarch - Alan M Hunt Original African Wildlife Painting - 24" x 36" - For Sale - £POA - Ac