Nadira | |
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Photo Gallery | |
General information | |
Name meaning | Swahili for "Rare" |
Alias | "Witch", "Stem-chewer" (by Giza) |
Species | Thomson's gazelle (Eduorcas thomsonii) |
Gender | Female |
Age | six years (as of page 17) eight years (as of page 33) eleven years (page 34 on) |
Birthplace | Unknown |
Current residence | Lerai Forest, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania |
Fate | Dead (Died after getting severely injured by Chui) |
Peculiar traits | Blind, Goldfur, Brightyellow eyes |
First appearance | Page 5 |
Affiliations | |
Allies | Africa (formerly), her herd, Abasi, Kafil, Hazina, the zebras |
Rivals | Giza |
Enemies | Africa, Chui |
Relatives | Paa (son), Pembe (mate) |
Nadira is a tiny, sturdy-looking female Thomson's gazelle, a resident of Lerai Forest in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. She is Paa's mother.
Physical appearance[]
Nadira a is small, Goldenbrown gazelle with brownish margins though she has white from her muzzle down to her legs to the bottom of her tail she has long eara and short horns she had shark yellow eyes but over time she began to loose her sight from old age but that never changed her love for her son Paa
Personality[]
Calm, patient and wise, Nadira is rarely seen angry or frowning. She is devoted to her herd and would do anything to protect them, especially her son, Paa. However, she is also driven by an unusual curiosity, that could often get her into trouble. Fiercely interested in everything that surrounds her, Nadira quickly makes friends with many other species of animals, including predators, like leoopards. The knowledge of her philosophy gives her confidence, but like all gazelles, she is easily startled by sudden noises or movements.
History[]
Before the event of the comics[]
As of Chapter One []
Relationships[]
With Giza []
With Africa []
With Paa []
Philosophy[]
- "Trees bloom, green grass turns yellow, and day gives in to night. Everything changes."
- —Nadira[page 10]
Quotes[]
- "My eyesight might have grown poor, but I can still smell and hear you just fine, little one."
- —Nadira to Africa[page 21]
- "Don't be hasty, honey. Remember, good things come for those who wait."
- —Nadira to Paa, about finding a mate[page 34]
Trivia[]
- During comic development, Nadira's name was changed multiple times. Her initial name was Kasi, later changed to Hawla, then Hima, then, finally, Nadira.
Read more[]
Leopards | Africa • Giza • Chui • Sahara • Mosi• Binti• Botswana • Kalahari • Kenya • Namibia • Okavango |
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Gazelles | Nadira • Paa • Pembe |
Zebras | Abasi • Kafil • Hazina |
Fan characters | Tumaini • Tofauti • Jua • Simulizi • Zito • Hasira • Chuki • Kwanza |