Black-Backed Jackals
Those cunning tricksters, the Black-Backed Jackals are back.
Their ears are so pointy, and so are their noses.
What a beautiful look in their eyes.
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Grey Crowned Crane It's one metre tall and has a two metre wingspan. It has a ridiculous crown. It has an inflatable red… read more
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Naked armpits I've seen Sacred Ibis before. They're beautiful and fascinating. This one has something I've never seen before, though. As it… read more
Southern Ground Hornbills There's a massive bird as big as a Turkey wandering through the close-cropped grass. It has a strange-shaped bill, a… read more
Elephant and Egret This is a Cattle Egret Someone needs to tell it that. Because this is an Elephant. read more
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Black-Headed Heron There's a Black-Headed Heron with what looks like a snake. I know they eat fish and amphibians, but I didn't… read more