Red-knobbed Coot

...The male is larger in size.Red-knobbed Coot DietThe red-knobbed coot feed mainly on plant matter, but will occasionally take insects.Red-knobbed Coot Breeding Monogamous, the red-knobbed coot builds a floating nest on a mound of vegetation...
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Fungal Control in Organic Farming

...Microbes such as Trichoderma (T. koningii and T. harzianum), Streptomyces griseoviridis and Bacillus subtilis are administered on the roots or used to treat the seeds before planting...
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Agulhas Honeybush Tea

...The breeding programme also ensures that Agulhas Honeybush Tea partakes in sustainable farming practices in order to constantly expand the farm’s tea fields without harvesting seeds from the wild...
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Long-tailed Paradise-whydah

...The breeding male’s tail can be up to 36 cm in length.Long-tailed Paradise-whydah DietThe Long-tailed Paradise-whydah feeds mainly on seeds but will eat the occasional insect.Long-tailed Paradise-whydah BreedingThe Long-tailed Paradise-whydah is..
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African Legend Sculpture

...The artist borrowed patterns from a leopard’s spots to enhance the animal’s trademark horns. Adding further to the theme of dress-up, the sculptor tacks up the rhino with a hot air balloon saddle carrying weary travellers...
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Bronze Baboon Sculpture

...The sculptor instils thoughtfulness in his work through the baboon’s poised posture – a suggestion to appreciate the animal for what it is...
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Pin-tailed Whydah

...Both male and female have red/orange bills.Pin-tailed Whydah DietThe Pin-tailed Whydah feeds mainly on seeds, with flying termites making up a small part of their diet.Pin-tailed Whydah BreedingThe Pin-tailed Whydah is polygynous and the males have several..
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Fynbos in the Overberg

...The Fynbos has even adapted to the regular fires that sweep through the region every few years, and the heat of a passing fire is often required to release the seeds that will spawn a new generation...
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What Defence Mechanisms Do Honey Badgers Have?

...It is a relatively small animal with the temperament of a large one and even large predators would be taking a risk by trying to kill a honey badger...
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Pig Farming in South Africa

...These small farmers often deal with rudimentary housing facilities and feed. South Africa Online ® essentially offers a guide to pig farming in South Africa, made up of educational agricultural material in all 11 South African languages...
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Hawkfish

...They are pelagic spawners.FeedingHawkfish feed on small fish, crabs and other crustaceans.DistributionThey can be found in all tropical and temperate oceans across the world.SpeciesFreckled hawkfish - Paracirrhites forsteriLongnose hawkfish - Oxycirrhites..
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Winter Cereals in South Africa

...Barley is planted in South Africa for malting purposes, as its value as feed does not justify the high risks associated with production. Most of the barley is sold to one major brewery, AB InBev...
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Intestinal Worms in Pigs

...The worms, which can grow as thick as a pencil and up to 400 mm in length, live in the gut of the pigs where they take feed from the pig. The worms produce huge numbers of eggs that are excreted via the faeces of infected pigs...
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Bronze Black Eagle Sculpture

...Although anatomically imperfect, this bust portrays the animal’s attitude through attention to detail – the artist has focused on the eagle’s expression...
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African Wildlife Bronze Sculpture

...Priced From: US$3120 Fun Springbok Fact: The Springbok is the national animal of South Africa and South Africa’s national rugby team is named after this agile creature.By Bruce Little..
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Bronze Rhino Tribute Sculpture

...Buy it today and own a lasting monument to this enduring animal...
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Bronze Pangolin Sculpture

...Depicting a nocturnal species famed for its protective armour, this sculpture highlights the animal’s ongoing fight for survival. Despite its defensive outer shell, the giant pangolin is increasingly threatened by poaching...
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Kelp and Seaweed - Beneficial Species

...This kelp is used to make a plant growth stimulant and as feed for abalone...
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Indigenous Chicken Breeds

...The birds, because they have about 30% fewer feathers than fully feathered birds, require less feed than other birds to reach the same weight and are also more heat tolerant...
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Nyala Social Relationships

...The animal that first becomes intimidated by his competitor’s good stature will break off and show his submissiveness by lowering his crest and tail and commencing feeding or grooming...
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The Economically Vulnerable and Climate Change

...When the fight for life comes, the animal will start to eat itself.By Leonie Joubert..
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Cape Gooseberries

...  William gathers the seeds from his best plants, which he then shares with other suppliers...
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Swiphiqo swa Nhlonge yaNguluve - Switswonga Ngati Swale Handle

...Vutisa Dokodela wa swifuwo kumbe animal health technician kuva aku nyika switirhisiwa kumbe nongonoko wotshungula.Translated by Ike Ngobeni..
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Why Do Vervet Monkey's Have Colour Vision?

...The may also rise up on their hind legs in front of a sitting animal and expose the sometimes erect penis to the other’s eye-level gaze...
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Wildlife Photography Tips

...Sunrise and sunset are both great time to silhouette an animal against the ‘golden light’, illuminating the subject. Midday will offer different lighting, thus enabling you to get different shots.  Get up close...
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