Hippo Territories and Mating

...These are continually sharpened by abrasion with the pair on the opposite jaw and can easily penetrate the 6 cm thick hide of a contender and do some serious damage to him...
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The Mild Wild West Coast

...The unhurried pace, dozing locals on the stoep of the general dealer and fresh scent of fynbos on the mountain breeze will conjure up images of a bygone era as you meander through the village, setting course into the convoluted sandstone cliffs above.By..
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Activities at Karoo National Park

...The trails divert off the Potlekkertjie Loop towards the west and takes a circular route back to the rest camp. The trails offer spectacular views of the Nuweveld Mountain range...
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Processing of Ostriches

...the slaughter income...
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Sweet South African Treats

...The blow torch also helps to keep the elephants, away when they come looking for the fruits of their favourite trees...
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Sightseeing in Steinkopf

...The Meel Road, also known as the postal road, was built in the 1860s and meanders up the mountain from Annenous to Nonahams and continues to Steinkopf. Today the road is only accessible to 4x4 vehicles...
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Things to Do in Pinetown

...The Mariannhill Monastery was built in the Romanesque Revival style, and the complex still stands today in ‘the valley of the monks’, as the area is known...
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Historical Buildings of Knysna

...The site of the first sawmill built in Knysna has been preserved and now forms part of the Woodmill Lane shopping complex. The sawmill was built by The Knysna Steam Sawmills Company in 1875...
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African Wild Cat

...As it is a close relative to the domestic cat, interbreeding is possible. Not much study has gone into the behaviour of the African wild cat, but they are known to be solitary creatures and gather only during breeding season...
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Kirstenbosch History

...  Pearson was succeeded by Professor RH Compton who was the director of the garden from 1919 to 1953. Under his care the garden grew to become one of the principal botanical gardens of the world...
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Onion

...The stem of the plant is a flattened disc at the base and the tubular leaves form a pseudo stem where their sheaths overlap...
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Mites in Poultry

...The parasite spends most of its day hiding in crevices as near as possible to their meal and then attack the birds at night. Northern fowl mites are grey or black coloured and spend their whole life-cycle on the bird, mostly around the vent...
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Tranquility Now

...Settled amidst Jackalberry and Tamboti trees, the first thing that you will notice upon your arrival are the thatched Tsonga roofs. The second thing you will notice is how naturally peaceful it is...
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Memories to Cherish

...Parents will love the optional babysitting services, if they feel the need for some downtime at the wine cellar and bar...
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Basotho Initiation Rituals

...The missionaries objected to initiation, and it became rare during colonial years, except among the Tlokoa in the mountains...
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Magnificent Wildlife

...The terrain is hilly interspersed by open plains where you have a good chance of seeing cheetah. The accommodation at Hluhluwe is as varied as the wildlife...
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The Town of Colesberg

...In 1818 the Cape Government ended the mission work. The farmers who resided on the land put a petition forward in 1822 for the area to be established as a town and in 1830 the first plots of land were sold...
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Kruger Conservation Methods

...His solution: shoot all the jackals. In the background of this struggle over the management of the Kruger National Park were the scientists, intent on studying the wildlife from an academic perspective...
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Welwitschia

...The welwitschia bug merely lives on the sap of the plant and is not a beetle, but a true bug...
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Youth Day South Africa

...The more the government pushed to close down subversive groups, as they were seen at the time, the harder the population pushed back...
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Escape from Reality

...Spend your evenings snuggled up by the fireplace or taking a dip under the stars in your private pool. Apart from game drives and bush walks, you can also visit the art gallery, the gym and the Africology luxury spa...
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The Unveiling of the South African National Coat of Arms

...Contained within the shield are some of the earliest representations of the human person in the world...
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Untouched African Wilderness

...This splendid setting provides supreme comfort, privacy, and an opportunity for effortless birding, as well as the chance to view a large variety of big game from the viewing deck, that frequents the watering hole in front of the house...
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What Sounds Do Nyala Make?

...Sound is easily absorbed in dense thickets but the lower frequency of the bark is less likely to be muffled by the vegetation. The alarm call of a nyala is also likely to set nearby impala into predator-avoidance action and vice versa...
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What is a Blue Flag Beach?

...The most important aspect of this phase, is the taking of a minimum of 20 samples of water, over a period of time to ensure the quality of the water.Lifeguards©Ann GaddLifeguards at Amanzimtoti Beach, KwaZulu-Natal Province.All Blue Flag beaches..
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