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Neither graceful nor beautiful, warthogs are, however, remarkable animals. They are the only pigs able to live in areas without water for several months of the year. Warthogs are found in most of Africa south of the Sahara and are widely distributed in East Africa. They are the only pigs able to live in areas without water for several months of the year. By tolerating a higher-than-normal body temperature, the warthog is perhaps able to conserve moisture inside its body that might otherwise be used for cooling.
Info source: https://www.sa-venues.com/wildlife/wildlife_warthog.php
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The photo was taken during May 2018 in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

4 October 2019Picture of the day, Wildlife

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The banded mongoose is stocky and sturdy with a tail that is bushy and is practically as long as its body. Its grey-brown coat is thick and is characterised by bold black or dark brown stripes that run horizontally across the back. Banded mongooses that live in wetter conditions tend to be darker and even bigger than those occupying dryer areas. The underside of the animal is slightly lighter than the upper side, while the legs and the snout are darker. It has a large head with small, broad ears, and its limbs are short and strong. The sharp, strong claws are an important feature that allows them to search and dig for food.
Info source: https://www.sa-venues.com/wildlife/wildlife_banded_mongoose.php
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The photo was taken during January 2016 at Mabula Private Game Reserve, Rooiberg, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa.

3 October 2019Picture of the day, Wildlife

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Zebra prefer open grassy plains and park-like savanna and prefer but do not require grazing with shortish grass. They occur in areas with available water nearby as they are very dependent on water. Zebras are highly sociable animals. They live in small family groups (small herds) of about 3 to 10 zebras consisting of a few mares, young zebras and an adult stallion. Larger herds are sometimes seen but it usually happens when different herds come together temporarily. Sometimes bachelor herds are formed by a few stallions only. Some adult stallions may also stay alone at certain times.
Info source: http://www.wildlifesouthafrica.com/blog/mammals-of-south-africa/zebra-fact-file
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The photo was taken during August 2018 at Segaia Bush Retreat, Buffelsdrift, Gauteng, South Africa.

2 October 2019Picture of the day, Wildlife