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An afternoon in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

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A little further, there’s a family group of Savannah Elephants with two two-year olds. Their presence indicates large mammals nearby – and only a few meters away, one Southern White Rhinoceros mother with a calf disappears among the bushes. Painted Dogs are already extinct in 25 out of 39 countries that they used to inhabit.

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Shadows of Africa

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A little further, there’s a family group of Savannah Elephants with two two-year olds. Their presence indicates large mammals nearby – and only a few meters away, one Southern White Rhinoceros mother with a calf disappears among the bushes. Painted Dogs are already extinct in 25 out of 39 countries that they used to inhabit.

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Animals of Kruger National Park: A Book Review

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There is also a narrative write-up for each species that recounts interesting behavior, family issues, unique biological facts, the animal’s status in Kruger, and notable conservation issues. Thankfully, as the authors note, this focus on animals to hunt has given way to visitors’ fascination with a range of creatures.).

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