Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina)
The holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant that has tough narrow leaves on forked, brittle stems. Both the leaves and the…
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White marlin (Kajikia albida)
Information on the white marlin (Kajikia albida) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common eland (Tragelaphus oryx)
Along with the giant eland (Tragelaphus derbianus), the common eland is one of the largest antelopes in existence. Its coat is tan, fawn or…
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Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast…
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Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
The bittern (Botaurus stellaris) is more likely to be heard than seen. The loud booming call, uttered by males during the breeding…
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Euphorbia (Euphorbia leistneri)
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Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus)
The lanner falcon is a handsome and powerful bird of prey, with grey-brown to slaty upperparts, a creamy-white throat and underparts…
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Blacksmith lapwing (Vanellus armatus)
Information on the blacksmith lapwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris)
The African skimmer cuts a striking silhouette as it flies with slow wingbeats over the rivers and lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. Its long…
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Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii)
Information on Ludwig's bustard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)
Amongst the most charismatic and recognisable of Africa’s mega-fauna, the white rhinoceros is the largest of the five rhinoceros species and…
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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Great snipe (Gallinago media)
Like the other 15 species of snipe, the great snipe is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird. The bulky great snipe has brown, patterned…
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Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
A small vulture with a very large range, the Egyptian vulture has an unmistakable appearance. Adults have largely white to pale grey…
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Dickinson’s kestrel (Falco dickinsoni)
Often observed flying low and fast, with rapid wing beats interspersed with short glides, Dickinson’s kestrel is a smallish, stocky kestrel…
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Cape gannet (Morus capensis)
Cape gannets are easily identified by their large size, silky black and white plumage and the distinctive golden-yellow hue to their crown…
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Pel’s fishing-owl (Scotopelia peli)
The largest and most widespread of Africa’s fishing-owls, Pel’s fishing-owl is an unmistakable reddish-brown bird, with a round head, large…
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European bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
The European bee-eater is an incredibly colourful bird with an unmistakable appearance. In breeding plumage, it has a rich chestnut crown…
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Elephant’s trunk (Pachypodium namaquanum)
Information on the elephant’s trunk is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Euphorbia (Euphorbia otjipembana)
Information on Euphorbia otjipembana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus)
Information on the Terek sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)
Instantly recognisable in flocks of hundreds to tens of thousands, the lesser flamingo has a long neck and long legs, a bent bill and a…
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Broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus)
A large-bodied, powerful species, the broadnose sevengill shark can be distinguished from most other sharks by the fact that it possesses…
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Cape fox (Vulpes chama)
The smallest and only 'true fox' found in southern Africa, the Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is sometimes known as the ‘silver fox’ or ‘silver…
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Ovampo sparrowhawk (Accipiter ovampensis)
With its relatively long, pointed wings and short legs, the Ovampo sparrowhawk more closely resembles a small falcon than a sparrowhawk in…
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Dark chanting-goshawk (Melierax metabates)
The dark chanting goshawk is a bulky hawk, often seen in full view, perched upright on long, orange-red legs. The head, chest and upperparts…
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Lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotos)
The largest vulture in Africa, the lappet-faced vulture (Torgos tracheliotus) dominates other vultures when feeding and is even powerful…
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Southern right whale dolphin (Lissodelphis peronii)
Information on the southern right whale dolphin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Sooty shearwater (Puffinus griseus)
This large, slender shearwater, with dark grey-brown plumage, flies effortlessly over the ocean with its long, narrow wings. The wings have…
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Yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)
The yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a slender, long-tailed, long-legged bird most often seen walking on the ground near water courses…
