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Acholi Biology

mammal

Names

Many mammals face threats from habitat loss, climate change, poaching, and disease. Conservation efforts focus on protecting habitats, establishing wildlife reserves, and raising awareness about the importance of mammal diversity.

AcholiEnglish
LiecElephant 🐘 
aburBuffalo 🦬 
ngurLion 🦁 
kwachLeopard 🐆 
OndiekHyena 
AnyeriBushbuck 
kulWarthog 
lagwarzebra 🦓 
ongeroMonkey 🐵 

living

Mammals' ability to occupy such a wide range of habitats demonstrates their remarkable adaptability and evolutionary success. Each ecosystem provides distinct challenges and resources, shaping the behaviors, physical traits, and social structures of the mammals that inhabit them. Understanding these diverse environments is crucial for conservation efforts aimed at protecting mammalian biodiversity in the face of ongoing environmental changes.

AcholiEnglish
bungaForests 🌳 
ngom piiWetlands 
ngom lumGrasslands 
ngom yetWoodlands 
odok kuloRiverbanks 
ngotRocky 
cereHills 
kooBamboo  
jebe jebeSwamps 

food

Mammals exhibit a wide range of dietary preferences, from strict herbivores to versatile omnivores and specialized carnivores. Their feeding habits are closely linked to their ecological roles, habitats, and adaptations. Understanding these dietary habits is essential for conservation efforts and managing wildlife populations effectively.

AcholiEnglish
lumGrass 
obokeLeaves 🍃 
nyik yetFruits 🍉 
leerRoots and Tubers 
kotiSeeds and Nuts 🥜 
yet piiAquatic Plants 🌱 
otangaInsects 🐜 
ringomeat 🥩 
lee ma tindoSmall Mammals