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Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail…
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural…
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey…
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Orphean warbler (Sylvia hortensis)
Europe’s second largest warbler, the orphean warbler has a moderately long tail and wings, a long, pointed bill and dark grey legs. The male…
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Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)
The only member of the Laniidae family (true shrikes) to occur exclusively in North America, the loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is…
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Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour…
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Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear…
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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155…
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Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
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Wolf spider (Pardosa nigriceps)
Information on Pardosa nigriceps is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyaena characterised by a distinctive sloping back, large, pointed ears…
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Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
Also known as the bank swallow, the sand martin (Riparia riparia) is a small, slender bird with long wings, a slightly notched tail and a…
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Crowned eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus)
Also known as the crowned solitary eagle, the crowned eagle (Harpyhaliaetus coronatus) is a large, powerful bird of prey of open habitats in…
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Leopard fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus pardalis)
Named after the distinctive spotted pattern on its back, the leopard fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus pardalis) is the least common…
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Southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons)
With its endearing face, large nose and small, bright eyes, the southern hairy-nosed wombat (Lasiorhinus latifronsi) is a rather rotund and…
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Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth…
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Masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus)
A graceful glider when in flight, the masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus) is a rather striking, sexually dimorphic bird. As its…
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Laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis)
The laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis) gets its name from its particularly characteristic call, which sounds like human laughter…
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Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, the large yet elegant grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum) graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its…
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Red-breasted blackbird (Sturnella militaris)
The red-breasted blackbird is so-named for the spectacular pinkish-red patch found on the breast and throat of the adult male. With the…
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Oriental skylark (Alauda gulgula)
Also known as the small skylark, this small and unassuming member of the lark family is renowned for its elaborate song and exuberant flight…
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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
Information on the nine-banded armadillo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Dickcissel (Spiza americana)
The sparrow-like dickcissel (Spiza americana) is one of North America’s most abundant breeding birds. It is a relatively small songbird…
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Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba)
Capable of migrating large distances, the Alpine swift (Tachymarptis melba) is an extraordinary bird, spending much of its life on the wing…
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Plain swift (Apus unicolor)
A fairly small swift, the plain swift (Apus unicolor) shares its range with both the common swift (Apus apus) and the pallid swift (Apus…
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Lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca)
Information on the lesser whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pallid harrier (Circus macrourus)
This migratory bird of prey, like other harriers, has distinct male and female plumage. The pallid harrier male has very pale grey…
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