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Did You Know? Marsh terrapin May 13 2008
The marsh terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa) belongs to the family of side-necked terrapins. This genus is found in Africa, Madagascar and the Seychelles, and the species is the most common terrapin in southern Africa.
Tags: africa, aquatic, blyde canyon, egg, freshwater, hluhluwe, imfolozi, marsh, reptile, shell, south africa, terrapinDid You Know? Hippo bull behaviour May 6 2008
Hippopotamuses (Hippopotamus amphibius) have a delicate social network. It is essential that clearly defined roles exist within each pod in order to maintain peace.
Tags: aquatic, behaviour, dominance, female, hippo, hippopotamus, male, mammal, pod, river, social, territoryPage 1 of 1 pages
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