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I Remember Elephants

10,000 Birds

Steven had no binoculars, but impressively sharp eyes and great knowledge of birds. Of those range states, opposed were South Africa, Namibia and, not surprisingly, Zimbabwe. Mopane trees can grow up to 18 m / 60 ft and interlock their canopies.

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72 dangerous animals africa

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the warthog is not really a dangerous animal but the tarantula is less dangerous.the warthog goes straight to third pushing the gigantic spider to fourth ​ ostrich: Ostriches are large flightless birds. mph), they are the fastest birds on land. Ostrich eggs have been used by humans for millennia.

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Duncan’s 2015 List

10,000 Birds

Struthionidae (Ostriches). African Pygmy-goose ( Nettapus auritus ); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 1 January. Long-tailed Cormorant, or Reed Cormorant ( Microcarbo africanus ); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January. African Darter ( Anhinga rufa ); Caprivi Strip, Namibia, 2 January. ANATIDAE (DUCKS). ANHINGIDAE (DARTERS).

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