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The Short-tailed Eagle

Posted on 18th February 201918th February 2019 by liek@outinafrica.com

The Short-tailed Eagle, which was formerly known as the Bateleur, is quite a spectacular sight to see. The word “Bateleur” is French and means “tight-rope walker”. The eagle got its name from its peculiar flight pattern – while in flight…
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Vultures

Posted on 4th February 2019 by liek@outinafrica.com

Some mornings it is possible to see a flock of vultures such as these on the ground. This is primarily because they are warming up after a cool night. Their large wing span means that they are too big to…
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The Rock Monitor

Posted on 24th December 201814th January 2019 by liek@outinafrica.com

The rock monitor or leguaan is one of the largest lizards in our country and extremely powerful. They have no venom but do have an extremely muscular body and can grow up to 1,5 metres in length. Being this size…
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The Leopard Tortoise

Posted on 19th December 201819th December 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

The first rains of the season have fallen and the Leopard Tortoises are back again! This small one was crossing the road in a little open area, slowly making his way towards the dam. He was only about 7cm in length…
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The African Wild Dog

Posted on 24th October 201824th October 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

In a wild dog pack urinating is used for multiple reasons. Apart from relieving themselves they also urinate to mark their territory, although this is usually done only by the alpha male and female – the rest of the pack…
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The African Fish Eagle

Posted on 8th October 201824th October 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

The African Fish Eagle, as its name suggests, lives mainly on fish. It has specially adapted talons for catching fish. Since fish have a slimy mucous covering it, it makes it difficult to hold on to them, but the fish…
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The Bush Baby

Posted on 17th September 201817th September 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

The bush baby is specially adapted to living life in the trees because of flat “discs” on the fingers and toes as well as a shortened index finger to help with grip. One of the most noticeable aspects of the…
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African Rock Python

Posted on 10th September 201811th September 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

The African Rock Python is one of the largest species of snakes in the world, some even getting up to about 7m in length! Despite being non-venomous, these snakes still cause fatalities amongst humans. Attacks on humans are limited mainly…
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The Marabou Stork

Posted on 3rd September 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

Everyone knows vultures are carrion-eating birds but there is another bird that also feeds on carrion – the marabou stork. These birds are actually waders but their main diet consists of carrion, termites as well as other birds. In fact…
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The Southern Ground Hornbill

Posted on 10th August 2018 by liek@outinafrica.com

We were lucky enough to see these rare Ground Hornbills, one of the more striking large birds in the bush. They move around in small groups scouting for prey such as lizards, insects and snakes and their distinct call reach…
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