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Birding the Drakensberg, South Africa

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One in November 2018 included a one-day birding trip in the Drakensberg area, a mountain range in the border area between South Africa and Lesotho. The Common Waxbill looks like it belongs in a pet shop rather than in the wild. Originally restricted to Africa, it is now also well-established in parts of Europe and South Africa.

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Hornbills of South Africa

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But for now, I still have the hornbills I saw in South Africa a few years ago. Wikipedia also suggests that these birds are sometimes kept as pets, noting that “in captivity, they are tame, loving birds that can be taught a variety of tricks and enjoy companionship with their owner.” I’ll always have Paris”, I guess.

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Week 19: Out of Africa!

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And so we are out of Africa, or South Africa at least. Having done the lower end of South Africa, I truly long to get to see the parts farther north. Sunbirds, are in my interpretation, the hummingbirds of South Africa. They are border line pets around town, and have no fear of people.

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GUYANA–Simply Delicious Birding!

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From the mangroves of the coastline to the rainforests of Iwokrama to the open Rupununi savannahs that are reminiscent of the Serengeti of east Africa to the magnificent Kaeiteur Falls and to the mystery of mount Roraima, there is something for everyone in this fantastically diverse country. The scenery is diverse and sublime.

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Protecting Your Pets from Pests and Disease

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A lot of very important information for pet owners, especially as we go into the summer season. As a pet owner, you will be obviously concerned about the safety and well-being of your beloved pet. The disease can attack domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as livestock, such as horses, chickens, and cattle.

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Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

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I’m sure you’ve all heard of Africa’s famous Big Five , but do you know there is also an equally fascinating Little Five ? Africa is famous for its large, charismatic mammals, and the Big Five epitomize the most sought-after of these fantastic beasts. This blog post will discuss both the Big and Little members of these quintuplets.

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It may be hard to swallow, but Bumpus could get bumped to the back burner

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They are a commensal species, meaning that they are a wild animal that lives in close association with humans, not as a pet or as a farm animal but more like a parasite, to the extent that it is hard to find them in truely wild settings, and it is hard to find human settlements without them. It actually hit me, slamming into my windshield.

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