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John Hanning Speke
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John Hanning Speke was an English explorer and army officer who made three exploratory expeditions to Africa. He is most associated with the search for the source of the Nile and, with Richard Burton,
Speke in 1863
Speke in 1863
Speke introduces Grant to the Queen-Dowager of Buganda
Speke introduces Grant to the Queen-Dowager of Buganda
An obelisk dedicated to Speke stands in Kensington Gardens, London
An obelisk dedicated to Speke stands in Kensington Gardens, London
Speke monument in Uganda
Speke monument in Uganda
Lake Victoria
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Lake Victoria is one of the African Great Lakes. With a surface area of approximately 59,947 km2, Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake by area, the world's largest tropical lake, and the world's sec
John Hanning Speke
…expeditions to Africa. He is most associated with the search for the source of the Nile and, with Richard Burton, was the first European to reach Lake Victoria. Speke was born on 4 May 1827 at Orleigh Court, Buckland Brewer, near Bideford, North Devon. His father was William Speke and an uncle was John Lee…
Lake Victoria partially obscured by clouds taken on the International Space Station
Lake Victoria partially obscured by clouds taken on the International Space Station
Victoria Nyanza. The black line indicates Stanley's route.
Victoria Nyanza. The black line indicates Stanley's route.
Unlike many other Lake Victoria cichlids, Haplochromis nyererei remains common. Compared to several other cichlids, its eyes are particularly sensitiv
Unlike many other Lake Victoria cichlids, Haplochromis nyererei remains common. Compared to several other cichlids, its eyes are particularly sensitive to light, especially red, which is less affected by the decrease in water clarity caused by eutrophication than short wavelength colors
Haplochromis thereuterion survives in low numbers. Initially feared extinct, when rediscovered it had changed habitat (from near surface to rocky outc
Haplochromis thereuterion survives in low numbers. Initially feared extinct, when rediscovered it had changed habitat (from near surface to rocky outcrops) and feeding behavior (from surface insects to insect larvae)