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Is my Rhino Still Alive?

10,000 Birds

One Springbok gazelle came to drink, but kept a respectful distance staying by the smaller puddle. The sky was becoming orange-pink; its reflections were colouring the water, while the rhino raised its head, water sipping through his half-open snout, itself shining from the last sun rays of the day.

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Mammals of South Asia (Lynx Edicions)

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monkeys, deer, gazelles, etc.). Most mammal guides aimed at wildlife watchers (and not scientists) tend to cover small and cryptic species as a group only, not going to a species level. Still, there should be no problem with larger species that allow for longer observation time (e.g. Highly recommended. cm Weight 0.4

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Tanzania – Africa at its best

10,000 Birds

A question I am frequently asked by birders and wildlife enthusiasts is: “ if I only visit Africa once, where should I go ?” Highly recommended birding and wildlife sites include Selous Game Reserve, the Eastern Arc Mountains, Pemba and Zanzibar Islands and Arusha National Park.

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