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 Gnathonemus_barbatus  is just the Peters' elephantnose fish are native to the rivers of West and Central Africa, in particular the lower Niger River basin, the Ogun River basin and in the upper Chari River. It prefers muddy, slowly moving rivers and pools with cover such as submerged branches. It is a dark brown to black in colour, laterally compressed (averaging 23–25 cm), with a rear dorsal fin and anal fin of the same length. Its caudal or tail fin is forked. It has two stripes on its lower pendicular. Its most striking feature, as its names suggest, is a trunk-like protrusion on the head.

 Galagoides_kumbirensis   is a species of dwarf galago native to Angola, and was named after western Angolan Kumbira Forest. Though 36 individuals of the Angolan dwarf galago were identified in September 2013, it was declared as a new species in 2017, and is now the nineteenth species of dwarf galago to be identified.   Previously unrecognized species of terrestrial mammals are being dis- covered at an ever-increasing rate as researchers expand their activities into new areas of forests and woodlands, and conduct extensive sur- veys   Which contradicts you know everything which is it. you explored everything and know at which rate species are dying or you havent and are still discovering not only new species but the actual population of said species that claim to exist. As you can see there is a lot of need for real scientists in the west and whole lot less lazy activists.

 Red_crested_turaco   is a turaco, a group of African Otidimorphae birds. It is a frugivorous bird endemic to western Angola. Its call sounds somewhat like a jungle monkey.   It is a resident breeder in the dense forest area of Central Africa, found in the Congo, Angola, Uganda, West Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, southern Sudan and the Congo.   The Red-crested Turaco is a fairly large, colorful, long-tailed regal bird. It is easily identified by its vivid red crest, white face and yellow beak. Eyes are red and the beak is yellowish-green. Its plumage is overall green. They measure 19 - 20 in (47.5-50 cm) from beak to tip of tail and weigh around 210-325g.   breeders may feed these turacos Kaytee softbill pellets, as well as fruits and vegetables - especially greens.

 Gabela_helmetshrike   The Gabela helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae. It is endemic to Angola. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.   is a species of helmetshrike in the Prionopidae family, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.     

 Spikenose_Wedgefish   African wedgefish have a pale olive-brown or olive-grey color with white spots spread across their back. The edges of their fins are sometimes paler in color. They have a cluster of three black marks on each side of a ridge that runs along their back. Another dark mark can be found each one of these marks. The area around each fish's eye is lighter, reminiscent of a mask. The fish have ridges near their front that possess a row of thorns.   The African wedgefish has a maximum total length of about 3 m (9.8 ft), but are usually 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long. They have 172-176 free vertebral centra   Sawfishes, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw. They are among the largest fish with some species reaching lengths of about 7–7.6 m (23–25 ft).

 Giant_Sable_Antelope   Like all antelopes, giant sables are shy by nature, but they can also be very aggressive. The males can be especially dangerous when hurt, attacked, or approached.   Predators and prey both occur at relatively low density in miombo woodland. Apart from occasional lions, spotted hyenas, and wild dogs, the main predator of the sable is the leopard. Adult sable are generally too large and formidable for leopards,   aka no.   they are herbivores and are specialized browsing animals that feed upon foliage, mid-length grasses, leaves and herbs, particularly those that grow on termite mounds. Tree leaves make up 90% of their diet.

 Cape_buffalo is a large sub-Saharan African bovine 'bull' aka 'cow'. Syncerus caffer, the Cape buffalo, is the typical subspecies, and the largest one, found in Southern and East Africa.   is one of the most successful grazers in Africa. have few predators and are capable of defending themselves   they're known to be grumpy and unpredictable. And they can run up to 37 miles per hour.   Photo by Paul Tessier

 The_black_rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros, native to eastern and southern Africa including Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colours vary from brown to grey.   If you read data on this creature you might think it was extinct but thats not actually true. In fact its exteremely prolific or there lying to you when they tell you africa is an un-developed country. you cant have both you cant have prolific lose of habitat and be undeveloped. Pick one liars.   you either know exactly whats there and how many or you dont... You cant say there are x amount of x and we have no idea its unexplored... Thats called lying.

 Mountain_zebra Like all zebra species, the Cape mountain zebra has a characteristic black and white striping pattern on its pelage, unique to individuals. As with other mountain zebras, it is medium-sized, thinner with narrower hooves than the common plains zebra, and has a white belly like the Grévy's zebra.   There are three extant species: the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), plains zebra (E. quagga), and the mountain zebra (E. zebra).   A group of zebras can be called a dazzle. ... Zebras can also be called a herd or a zeal.   A unicorn is a magical animal that looks like a horse, but has a single horn on its head. Seeing a unicorn is believed to bring good luck and fortune, which is why, a group of unicorns is called a blessing.   Like the unicorn a mountain zebra is a bit of a myth. AKA a plains zerbras hooves will narrow if raised from birth in a rocky terrain. aka there the same animal. sense thats the only difference one can fined in the two spieces it does not fit the s

 Plains_zebra also known as the common zebra, is the most common and geographically widespread species of zebra. Its range is fragmented, but spans much of southern and eastern Africa south of the Sahara.   The harems will often join with other families to form large herds. Zebras can live up to 25 years in the wild.   zebras are smaller than horses and do not have the back strength necessary to carry a person for an extended time. Think untrained Donkey. Rather then a horse. And no an untrained Donkey wont let you ride it either nor can an unmaintained donkey support an average human for extended periods. Horses are just geniunely bigger which is why they are not burdened by a humans wieght even when that horse is untrained. AKA it wont skip a beat. I suppose you could compare it to a dwarf pony if your a horse person.   Zebras are not donkeys, but they are very similar! They have a lot more in common with donkeys than they do with horses. So, while zebras are more like donkeys than h

 African_golden_cat   is a wild cat endemic to the rainforests of West and Central Africa.   are able to climb, but hunt primarily on the ground. They mainly feed on tree hyrax, rodents, but also hunt birds, small monkeys, duikers, young of giant forest hog, and small antelope. They have also been known to take domestic poultry and livestock.   Heres another example of an animal on the threatened list for no reason other then to con people out of money.  here for example is there claim of why it is on the decline.. which its not.. African golden cats are threatened by habitat loss and by depletion of their natural prey (antelopes). They have and never will eat an antelope. An antelope would kill them every time.   African golden cats often change color of their fur from red to grey in captivity. thats because there just linxs who like to roll around in the red soil native to the area. but i suppose we are getting to specific for what we call science these days.

 African_Bush_Elephant also known as the African savanna elephant, is the largest living terrestrial animal, with bulls reaching a shoulder height of up to 3.96 m and a body mass of up to 10.4 t.   Today, there are 415,000 known elephants across Africa as of 2018.   Are elephants dangerous? They are well-known for living in matriarchal (female-led) social groups, and although elephants are respected and revered by people throughout their ranges in Africa and South Asia, they are also feared because they can be aggressive and dangerous.   Vulnerable (Population increasing) they can live around 60-70 years   Estimates suggest that elephants are responsible for the deaths of around 500 people every year   World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has warned in a new campaign fundraiser because they claim they will all be dead by 2040... again these are con artists.   elephants are now known to have died from ingesting cyanobacteria. Poaching has been ruled out as a cause of death. Cyanobacteria ar

 African_Penguin also known as the Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters. Like all extant penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat.   The peak of the breeding season in Namibia (November to December) tends to be earlier than the peak for South Africa (March to May). African penguins usually produce one to two eggs per clutch and incubation lasts 38–41 days. Responsibility to incubate the eggs is shared equally between both sexes.   Mainland colonies are located near Cape Town, South Africa. These birds live in inshore coastal waters where the temperature is 5-20o C (41-68o F). They come to land to breed, molt, and rest. The islands they inhabit are either flat and sandy with sparse to abundant vegetation or rocky with almost no vegetation.   Primary predators of African penguins include sharks and fur seals. While nesting, kelp gulls, mongooses, c

 Cat is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family.   Thought to have descended from the African wildcat and used to catch vermin, the domestic cat can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt 4,000 years ago (and perhaps beyond). By helping to reduce disease and protect crops, cats were quickly regarded as sacred creatures by the Egyptians.   Amoxicillin is prescribed by veterinarians to treat bacterial infections in cats. It is highly effective against everything from skin infections to gastrointestinal infections.   Cats are ideal if you have a busy life and limited time to care for a pet, since they are extremely independent-natured animals and usually 'do their own thing'.   Cats can live to 18 years old or more, so choosing to own a cat should never be a lightly taken decision.   Purring (and many other low-fr

 Caterpillar are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies are commonly called caterpillars as well.   Bad caterpillars” do substantial harm to your gardens, oftentimes by targeting specific plants and trees. They damage – and even destroy – your greenery. That's definitely not good.   A caterpillar is a fuzzy, worm-like insect that transforms into a butterfly or a moth. Many caterpillars are striped and colorful. A caterpillar is officially the larva, or immature form, of a flying insect — generally, a butterfly.   While most caterpillars are harmless, even though some may look menacing (such as the hickory horned devil), there are a few that can cause mild to moderate stings.   No, worms are not insects. It can be confusing because insects are animals too! ... The animal kingdom is split into two groups: vertebrate, anim

 Butterfly Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight.   Butterflies, moths, beetles, flies and bees have complete metamorphosis. The young (called a larva instead of a nymph) is very different from the adults. It also usually eats different types of food. There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.   For the plant world, butterflies pollinate or carry pollen from plant to plant, helping fruits, vegetables, and flowers to produce new seeds. From the animal point of view, butterflies are near the bottom of the food chain and provide food (especially in their caterpillar stage) for birds, mammals, and other insects.   Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection. Around the world, peop

 Bumblebee A bumblebee (or bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee) is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families. This genus is the only extant group in the tribe Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e.g., Calyptapis) are known from fossils. They are found primarily in higher altitudes or latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, although they are also found in South America, where a few lowland tropical species have been identified. European bumblebees have also been introduced to New Zealand and Tasmania. Female bumblebees can sting repeatedly, but generally ignore humans and other animals   They are generally very docile. They do not form swarms like other communal bees and they only sting when truly provoked.   Bumblebees are round and fuzzy; honeybees are smaller and thinner – it would be easy, in fact, to mistake them for wasps. ... Bumblebees are social, too, but not to the same extent. Where honeybees build hives, bumblebees live in

 Bird Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates constituting the class Aves, characterised by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a strong yet lightweight skeleton.   Despite the fact that birds are animals, they have unique anatomic and physiological characteristics that distinguish them from the rest of the animals   Defining characteristics of modern birds also include:       Feathers.     High metabolism.     A four-chambered heart.     A beak with no teeth.     A lightweight but strong skeleton.     Production of hard-shelled eggs.   Weasels, snakes and foxes all eat birds – and so do other birds, including hawks, owls and gulls.   Among the most common foods that are toxic to birds are:       Avocado.     Caffeine.     Chocolate.     Salt.     Fat.     Fruit pits and apple seeds.     Onions and garlic.     Xylitol.   With its long neck and brown plumage, the ostrich is the tallest and heaviest bi

 Beetles are a group of insects that form the order Coleoptera, in the superorder Endopterygota. Their front pair of wings are hardened into wing-cases, elytra, distinguishing them from most other insects.   Fortunately, beetle bites are not common and they are seldom harmful to humans unless the person bitten has an allergic reaction. Beetles play an important role in nature   Beetles are of value to humans in many ways. They are prominent decomposers, especially in forests. As predators, they reduce populations of problem insects, especially caterpillars. Ladybird beetles are widely known to be important predators of aphids, and can be purchased commercially for this purpose.   Although these pests are not harmful or dangerous, they can cause significant damage to carpets, clothing, and upholstery. If you have a storage area in your attic or basement this is a place carpet beetles tend to do the most damage because the items remain untouched for longer periods of time.   Birds are im

 Bat   Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera. With their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Bats are more manoeuvrable than birds, flying with their very long spread-out digits covered with a thin membrane or patagium.   Bats are the most significant predators of night-flying insects. There are at least 40 different kinds of bats in the U.S. that eat nothing but insects. A single little brown bat, which has a body no bigger than an adult human's thumb, can eat 4 to 8 grams (the weight of about a grape or two) of insects each night.   Bats will pretty much chew any fruit you like into a wet pulp and it's glorious every time.   During the day bats sleep in trees, rock crevices, caves, and buildings. Bats are nocturnal (active at night), leaving daytime roosts at dusk. Upon leaving their roost, bat fly to a stream, pond, or lake where they dip their lower jaw into the water while still in flight and take a drink.

 Barn_owl is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds.   Barn Owls are rather shy and will fly away upon being approached by humans, even abandoning their eggs and chicks.   If they feel threatened they will squint their eyes, spread their wings and sway their head back and forth while hissing. If this does not stop their attacker, the barn owl will lie on its back and protect itself with its sharp talons.   Barn Owls don't hoot! They shriek, hiss and snore.

 Barb   is one of various ray-finned fish species in a non-phylogenetic group, with members in the family Cyprinidae, and especially the genera Barbus and Puntius, but many others also. They were formerly united with the barbels in the subfamily Barbinae but that group is paraphyletic with the Cyprininae.   Gold Barbs a hardy community fish that's easy to care for. In nature they are green, but the gold-colored hybrid has become so popular that it is usually the only color available for sale. They should be kept in schools of a half dozen or more, and they get along with other peaceful fish.   Most barbs are omnivorous and will thrive on Aqueon Tropical Flakes, Color Flakes, Tropical Granules and Shrimp Pellets. Frozen and live foods can also be fed as treats or to help induce spawning. For best results, rotate their diet daily and feed only what they can consume in under 2 minutes, once or twice a day.

 Ants   are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants appear in the fossil record across the globe in considerable diversity during the latest Early Cretaceous and early Late Cretaceous, suggesting an earlier origin.   They do not perceive the whole human, just the parts of them that affect the ants' environment. They can experience a human as a mountain-like object to be explored, but they are not aware of us as things in our own right.   some ants, such as Australia's bulldog ant, have excellent vision and are capable of discriminating the distance and size of objects moving nearly a metre away.   Most ants are omnivores and are okay with eating plants, seeds, nectar, and even animals. Ants are also opportunistic in their feeding habits, which mean that they can easily adapt to the environment and will eat what they can to remain alive.   Some ants, like leaf-cutters, use their feces as manure f

 Hyperolius_cinereus   Monard's reed frog or ashy reed frog, is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in Angola and possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.   All Hyperolius are characterized by horizontal pupils, expanded and rounded terminal discs on the fingers and toes, hidden tympanum, smooth skin, and males having one vocal sac with an oval gular flap and free lateral and posterior margins.

 Gnathonemus_barbatus  is just the Peters' elephantnose fish are native to the rivers of West and Central Africa, in particular the lower Niger River basin, the Ogun River basin and in the upper Chari River. It prefers muddy, slowly moving rivers and pools with cover such as submerged branches. It is a dark brown to black in colour, laterally compressed (averaging 23–25 cm), with a rear dorsal fin and anal fin of the same length. Its caudal or tail fin is forked. It has two stripes on its lower pendicular. Its most striking feature, as its names suggest, is a trunk-like protrusion on the head.

 Galagoides_kumbirensis   is a species of dwarf galago native to Angola, and was named after western Angolan Kumbira Forest. Though 36 individuals of the Angolan dwarf galago were identified in September 2013, it was declared as a new species in 2017, and is now the nineteenth species of dwarf galago to be identified.   Previously unrecognized species of terrestrial mammals are being dis- covered at an ever-increasing rate as researchers expand their activities into new areas of forests and woodlands, and conduct extensive sur- veys   Which contradicts you know everything which is it. you explored everything and know at which rate species are dying or you havent and are still discovering not only new species but the actual population of said species that claim to exist. As you can see there is a lot of need for real scientists in the west and whole lot less lazy activists.

 Red_crested_turaco   is a turaco, a group of African Otidimorphae birds. It is a frugivorous bird endemic to western Angola. Its call sounds somewhat like a jungle monkey.   It is a resident breeder in the dense forest area of Central Africa, found in the Congo, Angola, Uganda, West Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, southern Sudan and the Congo.   The Red-crested Turaco is a fairly large, colorful, long-tailed regal bird. It is easily identified by its vivid red crest, white face and yellow beak. Eyes are red and the beak is yellowish-green. Its plumage is overall green. They measure 19 - 20 in (47.5-50 cm) from beak to tip of tail and weigh around 210-325g.   breeders may feed these turacos Kaytee softbill pellets, as well as fruits and vegetables - especially greens.

 Gabela_helmetshrike   The Gabela helmetshrike is a species of bird in the Vanga family Vangidae, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae. It is endemic to Angola. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.   is a species of helmetshrike in the Prionopidae family, formerly usually included in the Malaconotidae.     

 Spikenose_Wedgefish   African wedgefish have a pale olive-brown or olive-grey color with white spots spread across their back. The edges of their fins are sometimes paler in color. They have a cluster of three black marks on each side of a ridge that runs along their back. Another dark mark can be found each one of these marks. The area around each fish's eye is lighter, reminiscent of a mask. The fish have ridges near their front that possess a row of thorns.   The African wedgefish has a maximum total length of about 3 m (9.8 ft), but are usually 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long. They have 172-176 free vertebral centra   Sawfishes, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw. They are among the largest fish with some species reaching lengths of about 7–7.6 m (23–25 ft).

 Giant_Sable_Antelope   Like all antelopes, giant sables are shy by nature, but they can also be very aggressive. The males can be especially dangerous when hurt, attacked, or approached.   Predators and prey both occur at relatively low density in miombo woodland. Apart from occasional lions, spotted hyenas, and wild dogs, the main predator of the sable is the leopard. Adult sable are generally too large and formidable for leopards,   aka no.   they are herbivores and are specialized browsing animals that feed upon foliage, mid-length grasses, leaves and herbs, particularly those that grow on termite mounds. Tree leaves make up 90% of their diet.

 Cape_buffalo is a large sub-Saharan African bovine 'bull' aka 'cow'. Syncerus caffer, the Cape buffalo, is the typical subspecies, and the largest one, found in Southern and East Africa.   is one of the most successful grazers in Africa. have few predators and are capable of defending themselves   they're known to be grumpy and unpredictable. And they can run up to 37 miles per hour.   Photo by Paul Tessier

 The_black_rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros, native to eastern and southern Africa including Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colours vary from brown to grey.   If you read data on this creature you might think it was extinct but thats not actually true. In fact its exteremely prolific or there lying to you when they tell you africa is an un-developed country. you cant have both you cant have prolific lose of habitat and be undeveloped. Pick one liars.   you either know exactly whats there and how many or you dont... You cant say there are x amount of x and we have no idea its unexplored... Thats called lying.

 Mountain_zebra Like all zebra species, the Cape mountain zebra has a characteristic black and white striping pattern on its pelage, unique to individuals. As with other mountain zebras, it is medium-sized, thinner with narrower hooves than the common plains zebra, and has a white belly like the Grévy's zebra.   There are three extant species: the Grévy's zebra (Equus grevyi), plains zebra (E. quagga), and the mountain zebra (E. zebra).   A group of zebras can be called a dazzle. ... Zebras can also be called a herd or a zeal.   A unicorn is a magical animal that looks like a horse, but has a single horn on its head. Seeing a unicorn is believed to bring good luck and fortune, which is why, a group of unicorns is called a blessing.   Like the unicorn a mountain zebra is a bit of a myth. AKA a plains zerbras hooves will narrow if raised from birth in a rocky terrain. aka there the same animal. sense thats the only difference one can fined in the two spieces it does not fit the s

 Plains_zebra also known as the common zebra, is the most common and geographically widespread species of zebra. Its range is fragmented, but spans much of southern and eastern Africa south of the Sahara.   The harems will often join with other families to form large herds. Zebras can live up to 25 years in the wild.   zebras are smaller than horses and do not have the back strength necessary to carry a person for an extended time. Think untrained Donkey. Rather then a horse. And no an untrained Donkey wont let you ride it either nor can an unmaintained donkey support an average human for extended periods. Horses are just geniunely bigger which is why they are not burdened by a humans wieght even when that horse is untrained. AKA it wont skip a beat. I suppose you could compare it to a dwarf pony if your a horse person.   Zebras are not donkeys, but they are very similar! They have a lot more in common with donkeys than they do with horses. So, while zebras are more like donkeys than h

 African_golden_cat   is a wild cat endemic to the rainforests of West and Central Africa.   are able to climb, but hunt primarily on the ground. They mainly feed on tree hyrax, rodents, but also hunt birds, small monkeys, duikers, young of giant forest hog, and small antelope. They have also been known to take domestic poultry and livestock.   Heres another example of an animal on the threatened list for no reason other then to con people out of money.  here for example is there claim of why it is on the decline.. which its not.. African golden cats are threatened by habitat loss and by depletion of their natural prey (antelopes). They have and never will eat an antelope. An antelope would kill them every time.   African golden cats often change color of their fur from red to grey in captivity. thats because there just linxs who like to roll around in the red soil native to the area. but i suppose we are getting to specific for what we call science these days.

 African_Bush_Elephant also known as the African savanna elephant, is the largest living terrestrial animal, with bulls reaching a shoulder height of up to 3.96 m and a body mass of up to 10.4 t.   Today, there are 415,000 known elephants across Africa as of 2018.   Are elephants dangerous? They are well-known for living in matriarchal (female-led) social groups, and although elephants are respected and revered by people throughout their ranges in Africa and South Asia, they are also feared because they can be aggressive and dangerous.   Vulnerable (Population increasing) they can live around 60-70 years   Estimates suggest that elephants are responsible for the deaths of around 500 people every year   World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has warned in a new campaign fundraiser because they claim they will all be dead by 2040... again these are con artists.   elephants are now known to have died from ingesting cyanobacteria. Poaching has been ruled out as a cause of death. Cyanobacteria ar

 African_Penguin also known as the Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters. Like all extant penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat.   The peak of the breeding season in Namibia (November to December) tends to be earlier than the peak for South Africa (March to May). African penguins usually produce one to two eggs per clutch and incubation lasts 38–41 days. Responsibility to incubate the eggs is shared equally between both sexes.   Mainland colonies are located near Cape Town, South Africa. These birds live in inshore coastal waters where the temperature is 5-20o C (41-68o F). They come to land to breed, molt, and rest. The islands they inhabit are either flat and sandy with sparse to abundant vegetation or rocky with almost no vegetation.   Primary predators of African penguins include sharks and fur seals. While nesting, kelp gulls, mongooses, c

 Cat is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family.   Thought to have descended from the African wildcat and used to catch vermin, the domestic cat can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt 4,000 years ago (and perhaps beyond). By helping to reduce disease and protect crops, cats were quickly regarded as sacred creatures by the Egyptians.   Amoxicillin is prescribed by veterinarians to treat bacterial infections in cats. It is highly effective against everything from skin infections to gastrointestinal infections.   Cats are ideal if you have a busy life and limited time to care for a pet, since they are extremely independent-natured animals and usually 'do their own thing'.   Cats can live to 18 years old or more, so choosing to own a cat should never be a lightly taken decision.   Purring (and many other low-fr

 Caterpillar are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies are commonly called caterpillars as well.   Bad caterpillars” do substantial harm to your gardens, oftentimes by targeting specific plants and trees. They damage – and even destroy – your greenery. That's definitely not good.   A caterpillar is a fuzzy, worm-like insect that transforms into a butterfly or a moth. Many caterpillars are striped and colorful. A caterpillar is officially the larva, or immature form, of a flying insect — generally, a butterfly.   While most caterpillars are harmless, even though some may look menacing (such as the hickory horned devil), there are a few that can cause mild to moderate stings.   No, worms are not insects. It can be confusing because insects are animals too! ... The animal kingdom is split into two groups: vertebrate, anim

 Butterfly Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight.   Butterflies, moths, beetles, flies and bees have complete metamorphosis. The young (called a larva instead of a nymph) is very different from the adults. It also usually eats different types of food. There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.   For the plant world, butterflies pollinate or carry pollen from plant to plant, helping fruits, vegetables, and flowers to produce new seeds. From the animal point of view, butterflies are near the bottom of the food chain and provide food (especially in their caterpillar stage) for birds, mammals, and other insects.   Many cultures associate the butterfly with our souls. The Christian religion sees the butterfly as a symbol of resurrection. Around the world, peop

 Bumblebee A bumblebee (or bumble bee, bumble-bee, or humble-bee) is any of over 250 species in the genus Bombus, part of Apidae, one of the bee families. This genus is the only extant group in the tribe Bombini, though a few extinct related genera (e.g., Calyptapis) are known from fossils. They are found primarily in higher altitudes or latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere, although they are also found in South America, where a few lowland tropical species have been identified. European bumblebees have also been introduced to New Zealand and Tasmania. Female bumblebees can sting repeatedly, but generally ignore humans and other animals   They are generally very docile. They do not form swarms like other communal bees and they only sting when truly provoked.   Bumblebees are round and fuzzy; honeybees are smaller and thinner – it would be easy, in fact, to mistake them for wasps. ... Bumblebees are social, too, but not to the same extent. Where honeybees build hives, bumblebees live in

 Bird Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates constituting the class Aves, characterised by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a strong yet lightweight skeleton.   Despite the fact that birds are animals, they have unique anatomic and physiological characteristics that distinguish them from the rest of the animals   Defining characteristics of modern birds also include:       Feathers.     High metabolism.     A four-chambered heart.     A beak with no teeth.     A lightweight but strong skeleton.     Production of hard-shelled eggs.   Weasels, snakes and foxes all eat birds – and so do other birds, including hawks, owls and gulls.   Among the most common foods that are toxic to birds are:       Avocado.     Caffeine.     Chocolate.     Salt.     Fat.     Fruit pits and apple seeds.     Onions and garlic.     Xylitol.   With its long neck and brown plumage, the ostrich is the tallest and heaviest bi

 Beetles are a group of insects that form the order Coleoptera, in the superorder Endopterygota. Their front pair of wings are hardened into wing-cases, elytra, distinguishing them from most other insects.   Fortunately, beetle bites are not common and they are seldom harmful to humans unless the person bitten has an allergic reaction. Beetles play an important role in nature   Beetles are of value to humans in many ways. They are prominent decomposers, especially in forests. As predators, they reduce populations of problem insects, especially caterpillars. Ladybird beetles are widely known to be important predators of aphids, and can be purchased commercially for this purpose.   Although these pests are not harmful or dangerous, they can cause significant damage to carpets, clothing, and upholstery. If you have a storage area in your attic or basement this is a place carpet beetles tend to do the most damage because the items remain untouched for longer periods of time.   Birds are im

 Bat   Bats are mammals of the order Chiroptera. With their forelimbs adapted as wings, they are the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Bats are more manoeuvrable than birds, flying with their very long spread-out digits covered with a thin membrane or patagium.   Bats are the most significant predators of night-flying insects. There are at least 40 different kinds of bats in the U.S. that eat nothing but insects. A single little brown bat, which has a body no bigger than an adult human's thumb, can eat 4 to 8 grams (the weight of about a grape or two) of insects each night.   Bats will pretty much chew any fruit you like into a wet pulp and it's glorious every time.   During the day bats sleep in trees, rock crevices, caves, and buildings. Bats are nocturnal (active at night), leaving daytime roosts at dusk. Upon leaving their roost, bat fly to a stream, pond, or lake where they dip their lower jaw into the water while still in flight and take a drink.

 Barn_owl is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds.   Barn Owls are rather shy and will fly away upon being approached by humans, even abandoning their eggs and chicks.   If they feel threatened they will squint their eyes, spread their wings and sway their head back and forth while hissing. If this does not stop their attacker, the barn owl will lie on its back and protect itself with its sharp talons.   Barn Owls don't hoot! They shriek, hiss and snore.

 Barb   is one of various ray-finned fish species in a non-phylogenetic group, with members in the family Cyprinidae, and especially the genera Barbus and Puntius, but many others also. They were formerly united with the barbels in the subfamily Barbinae but that group is paraphyletic with the Cyprininae.   Gold Barbs a hardy community fish that's easy to care for. In nature they are green, but the gold-colored hybrid has become so popular that it is usually the only color available for sale. They should be kept in schools of a half dozen or more, and they get along with other peaceful fish.   Most barbs are omnivorous and will thrive on Aqueon Tropical Flakes, Color Flakes, Tropical Granules and Shrimp Pellets. Frozen and live foods can also be fed as treats or to help induce spawning. For best results, rotate their diet daily and feed only what they can consume in under 2 minutes, once or twice a day.

 Ants   are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants appear in the fossil record across the globe in considerable diversity during the latest Early Cretaceous and early Late Cretaceous, suggesting an earlier origin.   They do not perceive the whole human, just the parts of them that affect the ants' environment. They can experience a human as a mountain-like object to be explored, but they are not aware of us as things in our own right.   some ants, such as Australia's bulldog ant, have excellent vision and are capable of discriminating the distance and size of objects moving nearly a metre away.   Most ants are omnivores and are okay with eating plants, seeds, nectar, and even animals. Ants are also opportunistic in their feeding habits, which mean that they can easily adapt to the environment and will eat what they can to remain alive.   Some ants, like leaf-cutters, use their feces as manure f

 Hyperolius_cinereus   Monard's reed frog or ashy reed frog, is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found in Angola and possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marshes.   All Hyperolius are characterized by horizontal pupils, expanded and rounded terminal discs on the fingers and toes, hidden tympanum, smooth skin, and males having one vocal sac with an oval gular flap and free lateral and posterior margins.

 Gnathonemus_barbatus  is just the Peters' elephantnose fish are native to the rivers of West and Central Africa, in particular the lower Niger River basin, the Ogun River basin and in the upper Chari River. It prefers muddy, slowly moving rivers and pools with cover such as submerged branches. It is a dark brown to black in colour, laterally compressed (averaging 23–25 cm), with a rear dorsal fin and anal fin of the same length. Its caudal or tail fin is forked. It has two stripes on its lower pendicular. Its most striking feature, as its names suggest, is a trunk-like protrusion on the head.

 Galagoides_kumbirensis   is a species of dwarf galago native to Angola, and was named after western Angolan Kumbira Forest. Though 36 individuals of the Angolan dwarf galago were identified in September 2013, it was declared as a new species in 2017, and is now the nineteenth species of dwarf galago to be identified.   Previously unrecognized species of terrestrial mammals are being dis- covered at an ever-increasing rate as researchers expand their activities into new areas of forests and woodlands, and conduct extensive sur- veys   Which contradicts you know everything which is it. you explored everything and know at which rate species are dying or you havent and are still discovering not only new species but the actual population of said species that claim to exist. As you can see there is a lot of need for real scientists in the west and whole lot less lazy activists.