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Francolin and spurfowl were for a long time all referred to as francolin. Although the birds all look similar scientists have discovered that they are not even that closely related. Broadly speaking, a francolin is smaller and has yellow legs. It flushes when disturbed from the open areas where it lives and has a musical call. A spurfowl is larger and has orange, red or black legs. It sits tight or runs when disturbed (rather than flushing) and roosts in trees at night. Spurfowl have harsh calls. The name ‘spurfowl’ is derived from the backwards-facing spurs on its heels. These are believed to be used for dualling during courtship battles between males.
Info source URL: http://southafrica.co.za/francolin-and-spurfowl.html
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The photo was taken during 2016-01 at Bushtime at Mabula, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa.

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Sabie Falls is hidden under the bridge as you drive out of Sabie towards Graskop. In 2010, a local named Eric Mkhatshwa cleared the area and tidied up the Williams Memorial Park. For a small fee, you can wander the tidy garden and get right to the edge of the waterfall. If you want to get even closer Kestell Barnard will take you abseiling down the falls.
Info source URL: https://www.countrylife.co.za/travel/6-of-mpumalangas-best-waterfalls
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The photo was taken during October 2019 in Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

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The King Cheetah, also known as Cooper’s Cheetah, was once thought to be a separate sub-species. But it is actually an African Cheetah exhibiting a rare fur pattern mutation. A recessive gene must be inherited from both parents in order for this “blotchy” pattern to appear. First discovered in Zimbabwe in 1926, this very rare animal has been seen in the wild only 6 times. It has been known to exist in Zimbabwe, Botswana and in the northern part of South Africa’s Transvaal province. The De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre in South Africa specializes in breeding this cat in captivity.
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The photo was taken during October 2017 at Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, De Wildt, Pretoria, South Africa.
Info source URL: http://www.cheetahspot.com/king.php

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