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| The black tear marks on cheetahs are believed to keep the sun out of their eyes and aid in hunting and seeing objects at a distance.
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At the base of the Drakensberg escarpment in the Limpopo Province, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre has become a haven for the rehabilitation and care of abandoned and injured wildlife.
Started in 1992, the centre houses many wild animals and birds that have been confiscated, orphaned, abandoned or injured. They also have an active breeding project.
Situated in the
Kapama Game Reserve, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre was started by a family, passionate about cheetahs. Over the years, this
non-profitable organization has maintained a dedicated interest in nature conservation and has successfully set up breeding programs for a large numeber of endangered species.
Many underprivileged rural school children never have the opportunity to see indigenous wildlife. Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage, near the town of Hoedspruit, educates these children and creates within them, a compassion for the animals and appreciation for their surroundings, so they will really care about the future of their environment.
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| From the Editor |
In the heart of the South African lowveld, bordering the vast expanse of the Kruger National Park, one is surrounded by incredible facilities that tackle the daunting task of
caring for injured, orphaned or sick wild animals.
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to provide the food, housing and medical care of these animals, returning them to the wild after successful treatment.
Running costs of these Wildlife Rehabilitation Centres is extremely high and most of them rely on outside funding and the amazing dedication and care of a select group of individuals!
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| The Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre provides a home for much of South Africa's abandoned and abused wildlife.
It is the only facility in southern Africa to have successfully bred the endangered crowned eagle.
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A non-profit organisation, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is aimed at ensuring the continued survival of all endangered animal species. Cheetah conservation is one of their core disciplines. |
Situated on a 700 hectare animal reserve with pristine natural habitat, Daktari
Bush School educates and inspires children to care for their environment through the medium of a wildlife orphanage. |
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Wildlife of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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The fastest land mammal,
the cheetah is capable of reaching speeds of 110-120 km/h in full sprint. Unlike many other predators, they primarily hunt during the day.
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A much loved tree found in the bushveld of Africa, the Marula tree has long been a
dietary
mainstay, producing yellow fleshy fruit with a high
vitamin
C content. |
Africa's most powerful eagle in terms of the weight and nature of prey taken, the
Crowned Eagle owes its name to the feathers that stand upright on its head. |
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Drinks of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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Well known for its properties in intoxicating elephants, South Africa has taken the marula fruit and mixed it with sugar and cream to produce the
liqueur
Amarula Cream.
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The staple diet of the majority of the Southern Africa population, mealie pap is a stiff corn meal mix, traditionally served with gravy and a type of meat. |
Known as the Rainbow Nation, South Africa has 11 official languages.
English is language of business, politics, media and the country's lingua franca.
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