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I Remember Elephants

10,000 Birds

Of those range states, opposed were South Africa, Namibia and, not surprisingly, Zimbabwe. Steven had no binoculars, but impressively sharp eyes and great knowledge of birds. Last month in Johannesburg, the vast majority of the elephant-range states (30) were for the up-listing and total ban on any international trade.

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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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