The Burchell golden oryx is a rare color variant of the common gemsbok that was naturally occurring in small pockets in Namibia. Fred Burchell captured some and bred them at his ranch, multiplying their numbers. They have now been established on ranches throughout South Africa. The golden oryx is distinct from other variants in that it breeds true and fetches much higher prices, making it very profitable for game ranchers. It may be the most valuable antelope discovery of the 21st century.
This document provides information on several species of Old World vultures. It describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of the white-backed vulture, red-headed vulture, lappet-faced vulture, Ruppell's vulture, Cape vulture, and white-rumped vulture. For each species, it outlines distinguishing physical traits such as size, plumage coloration, and head features. It also provides details on their ranges, habitats, feeding behaviors, and breeding cycles. The document acts as a reference guide to compare and contrast different vulture species found in Africa and Asia.
The document provides information on four different eagle species: the bald eagle, white-tailed eagle, harpy eagle, and Steller's sea eagle. It describes their physical characteristics such as size, weight, coloring, habitat, and diet. Key details include that the bald eagle is the national bird of the US, the white-tailed eagle is found in Eurasia, the harpy eagle lives in tropical rainforests and is the largest raptor in the Americas, and the Steller's sea eagle is on average the heaviest species of eagle in the world.
This document provides information on different types of parrots and macaws. It discusses cockatoos, describing their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat preferences, and relationship with humans. It then focuses on the cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, describing its appearance and behaviors. Finally, it summarizes the blue-and-yellow macaw and scarlet macaw/red and gold macaw, outlining their physical traits and ranges.
This document provides information on various owl species. It describes the physical characteristics and habitats of little owls, barn owls, horned owls, true owls, whiskered screech owls, northern faced white owls, southern faced white owls, barred owls, burrowing owls, snowy owls, elf owls, great grey owls, long eared owls, short eared owls, northern pygmy owls, and northern spotted owls. Each section gives details about the size, coloring, distribution, behaviors and habitats of the different owl types.
This document provides information on four different types of eagles:
1) The martial eagle, which is found in sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the largest and most powerful booted eagles. It preys on mammals, birds, and reptiles.
2) The booted eagle, which has a wide distribution in the Palearctic and southern Asia and winters in Africa and Asia. It is comparable in size to a common buzzard.
3) Haast's eagle, an extinct eagle that lived in New Zealand and was the largest known eagle. It preyed on the massive flightless moa before going extinct after the moa were hunted to extinction.
This document provides information on several Old World vulture species:
- The Indian vulture is critically endangered due to diclofenac poisoning and its population has severely declined. It breeds on hilly crags in central and northern India.
- The Himalayan vulture is one of the largest vultures, found in the Himalayas. Adults have a pale brown ruff and yellowish down on the head.
- The hooded vulture is small with dark brown plumage and a long thin bill. It scavenges on carcasses and its population is decreasing due to threats like poisoning and habitat loss.
- The white-headed vulture is medium-sized with a
The document discusses three different birds of prey:
1) The golden eagle, which is one of the best known and most widely distributed raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. It uses speed and talons to hunt prey like rabbits and marmots.
2) The steppe eagle, which is a large eagle that is larger and darker than the tawny eagle. It has a pale throat and immature birds have less contrasting plumage.
3) The mountain hawk-eagle, which is in the falcon family and is found in parts of Asia.
Foxes are small to medium-sized bushy tailed canines that are members of the dog family. There are two main types of foxes: red foxes, which have orange-red fur on their back and sides with white fur on their chest and a white tipped tail, and live in wooded and farmland areas, mostly at night; and Arctic foxes, which have adaptations like thick fur and small ears that allow them to survive in cold tundra, and use incredible hearing to hunt prey beneath the snow.
This document provides information on several species of Old World vultures. It describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of the white-backed vulture, red-headed vulture, lappet-faced vulture, Ruppell's vulture, Cape vulture, and white-rumped vulture. For each species, it outlines distinguishing physical traits such as size, plumage coloration, and head features. It also provides details on their ranges, habitats, feeding behaviors, and breeding cycles. The document acts as a reference guide to compare and contrast different vulture species found in Africa and Asia.
The document provides information on four different eagle species: the bald eagle, white-tailed eagle, harpy eagle, and Steller's sea eagle. It describes their physical characteristics such as size, weight, coloring, habitat, and diet. Key details include that the bald eagle is the national bird of the US, the white-tailed eagle is found in Eurasia, the harpy eagle lives in tropical rainforests and is the largest raptor in the Americas, and the Steller's sea eagle is on average the heaviest species of eagle in the world.
This document provides information on different types of parrots and macaws. It discusses cockatoos, describing their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat preferences, and relationship with humans. It then focuses on the cockatiel, the smallest cockatoo species, describing its appearance and behaviors. Finally, it summarizes the blue-and-yellow macaw and scarlet macaw/red and gold macaw, outlining their physical traits and ranges.
This document provides information on various owl species. It describes the physical characteristics and habitats of little owls, barn owls, horned owls, true owls, whiskered screech owls, northern faced white owls, southern faced white owls, barred owls, burrowing owls, snowy owls, elf owls, great grey owls, long eared owls, short eared owls, northern pygmy owls, and northern spotted owls. Each section gives details about the size, coloring, distribution, behaviors and habitats of the different owl types.
This document provides information on four different types of eagles:
1) The martial eagle, which is found in sub-Saharan Africa and is one of the largest and most powerful booted eagles. It preys on mammals, birds, and reptiles.
2) The booted eagle, which has a wide distribution in the Palearctic and southern Asia and winters in Africa and Asia. It is comparable in size to a common buzzard.
3) Haast's eagle, an extinct eagle that lived in New Zealand and was the largest known eagle. It preyed on the massive flightless moa before going extinct after the moa were hunted to extinction.
This document provides information on several Old World vulture species:
- The Indian vulture is critically endangered due to diclofenac poisoning and its population has severely declined. It breeds on hilly crags in central and northern India.
- The Himalayan vulture is one of the largest vultures, found in the Himalayas. Adults have a pale brown ruff and yellowish down on the head.
- The hooded vulture is small with dark brown plumage and a long thin bill. It scavenges on carcasses and its population is decreasing due to threats like poisoning and habitat loss.
- The white-headed vulture is medium-sized with a
The document discusses three different birds of prey:
1) The golden eagle, which is one of the best known and most widely distributed raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. It uses speed and talons to hunt prey like rabbits and marmots.
2) The steppe eagle, which is a large eagle that is larger and darker than the tawny eagle. It has a pale throat and immature birds have less contrasting plumage.
3) The mountain hawk-eagle, which is in the falcon family and is found in parts of Asia.
Foxes are small to medium-sized bushy tailed canines that are members of the dog family. There are two main types of foxes: red foxes, which have orange-red fur on their back and sides with white fur on their chest and a white tipped tail, and live in wooded and farmland areas, mostly at night; and Arctic foxes, which have adaptations like thick fur and small ears that allow them to survive in cold tundra, and use incredible hearing to hunt prey beneath the snow.
This document contains information about various animals found in desert environments, including the desert fox, camel, red-necked ostrich, roadrunner, and Dorcas gazelle. It provides details on the physical characteristics and adaptations of each species that allow them to survive in desert conditions with little water and extreme temperatures. The document also discusses general characteristics of deserts and the evolution of cacti as plants adapted to desert environments.
fox is the smallest canid found in the world having short legs,bushy tail,small narroe pointed muzzle.primarily it is an omnivorus animal,lives in den.
Ocelots are medium-sized spotted cats that live in Mexico and South America. They range from 20-40 inches long and have yellow to gray fur with dark spots and stripes on their cheeks and tails. Ocelots live in mangrove rainforests and eat small animals like rodents, rabbits, birds and fish. Their lifespan in the wild is 7-10 years while in captivity they can live up to 20 years.
The chukar is a gamebird with distinctive black and white stripes on its wings and a black band across its eyes. It has brown upper body feathers and a white face with an orange beak. There are 14 subspecies that can live 12-15 years. Chukars are found in Pakistan where they present a challenge to hunters in their remote, rugged habitat. Regulations allow hunting on Sundays with a limit of 6 birds and a maximum bag limit of 8 birds per day. Chukars can be purchased in Pakistan for between 5000-50000 rupees from sellers advertising online or via telephone numbers provided.
The document provides information on different bird species found around Sofia, Bulgaria, including the Goldcrest, Black Woodpecker, Bullfinch, Shore Lark, Crossbill, Raven, Common Kestrel, owl, Buzzard, and Great Tit. For each species, it describes key identifying physical characteristics and ranges. The document uses images and maps to illustrate features of the birds and their global distributions.
Iowa is home to a variety of furbearing mammals including shrews, bats, squirrels, chipmunks, weasels, mink, otters, beavers, raccoons, opossums, skunks, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and white-tailed deer. These animals play important roles in the ecosystem and their furs have been used traditionally for clothing, accessories, and other purposes. Many of the furbearers exhibit adaptations like burrowing, gliding, dam-building, and hibernation behaviors that help them find food and survive the winter conditions in Iowa.
- Owls are divided into two families based on structural differences, the Barn Owls and Typical Owls. They have large heads with immobile eyes and fluffy plumage allowing for nearly soundless flight.
- Screech Owls are small with feathered ear tufts. They nest in tree cavities and boxes and eat insects, small birds, and mammals. They hunt at night from low perches.
- Snowy Owls are large Arctic birds that irrupt southward in search of food when lemming populations crash in the Arctic.
The document provides information about various animals, plants, and other organisms found in the Marin Headlands. It discusses 16 different animal species found in the area, including the black-tailed deer, bobcat, brush rabbit, California pocket gopher, coyote, dusky-footed woodrat, field mouse, gray fox, gray squirrel, mole, mountain lion, mule deer, o'possum, raccoon, vole, and gray squirrel. It also profiles 9 common plant species in the Headlands: California poppy, Douglas iris, foxtail, lupine, poison hemlock, ripgut grass, wild oats, wild rye, and yarrow. The document
This document provides brief descriptions of different types of mammals, reptiles, birds, and other animals. It describes physical characteristics like size, coloration, diet, habitat, and behaviors of species including sheep, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer, grass snakes, viviparous lizards, adders, slow worms, black-headed gulls, avocets, blackcaps, bar-tailed godwits, and Arctic terns. The document presents factual information about the natural history of numerous animal taxa found around the world.
The red fox is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and has the scientific name Vulpes Vulpes. It is an omnivore that eats small birds and fruits. Males make dens and stay in them while females usually do not. Red foxes are nocturnal, using hearing and sight to stalk prey and dig. They are clever animals that hunt alone and come in colors beyond just red, including silver, black and grey.
The document provides information about the anatomy, habitat, food, and sights and sounds of five different owl species: the barred owl, burrowing owl, great horned owl, snowy owl, and a comparison of their sizes, diets, and habitats. It describes the barred owl as medium-sized with horizontal and vertical stripes, living in damp forests and eating small mammals. The burrowing owl is small with long legs and yellow eyes, living in open grasslands and eating large insects and small mammals. The great horned owl is one of the largest and eats a wide variety of prey. The snowy owl has white plumage and resides in Arctic tundra, dependent on lemmings but eating other small mammals
This document defines swine as domesticated hog species and identifies several common breeds of swine, including Philippine Native swine, Duroc, Poland China, Hampshires, Landrace, and Spotted Pig. It provides brief descriptions of the characteristics and origins of each breed. The Philippine Native breed is very prolific with low feed needs. Duroc originated in the eastern US and is reddish-brown. Poland China is one of the oldest and largest US breeds, usually black with possible white spots. Hampshires have erect ears and originated in the US. Landrace is known for large litters and is white in color. Spotted Pig has restrictions on ear position, color, and markings.
This document provides information about identifying rabbit breeds. It begins with the scientific name of the domestic rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus. It then describes typical physical identification features of rabbits like their medium size, large ears, short tail, and gray fur. It outlines other clues like burrows and droppings. The document explains how to identify breeds based on fur length and type, shape, size, and color. Common breeds are described for each identifying characteristic. It concludes with bibliographic references on rabbit care and identification.
Different Breeds Of Domesticated Farm Animals And Their CharacteristicsAmila Athapaththu
This document provides information about rabbits, including their classification, body parts, differences between rabbits and hares, and details on three domestic rabbit breeds: New Zealand white, Californian giant, and Vienna blue. It describes the physical characteristics and uses of each breed. Additional sections cover rabbit farming, breeding, feeding recommendations, common health issues, and care. The New Zealand white is known for its white fur and red eyes, while the Californian giant has a white body with black extremities. The Vienna blue has a steel blue color and is developed for both meat and fur.
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The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, originally bred in Germany in the 17th century to assist on farms. It stands between 25.5-27.5 inches for males and 23.5-25.5 inches for females. The Giant Schnauzer has a square build, small button ears, a long tail, and a dense wiry coat that forms distinctive facial hair. They come in solid black or a pepper and salt color pattern. While usually quiet, Giant Schnauzers are inherently suspicious of strangers due to their guarding instincts but accept people once introduced.
- The document provides information on several different protected animal species found in Malta and Europe, including the lesser horseshoe bat, grey long-eared bat, pipistrelle bat, Maltese freshwater crab, and painted frog.
- It describes the physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, diets, and conservation status of these various species.
- Several of the species described such as the lesser horseshoe bat and Maltese freshwater crab are considered threatened or vulnerable due to habitat loss and other human impacts.
The document describes 24 unusual animal species from around the world, including the blanket octopus that can spread its tentacles like a blanket, the blobfish that floats lazily in the deep sea, and the hairy crab that filters pollution from water using its setae "hairs." It also mentions the leafy sea dragon that camouflages itself to look like seaweed, the axolotl salamander that never undergoes metamorphosis, and the tarsier, the lone surviving member of its primate family.
Storks are large white birds that migrate long distances between Europe and Africa. They have long red beaks and legs. Storks nest in groups on trees, buildings, and rocky areas, building large nests of branches that are added to over the years. They eat small animals like frogs, mice, and insects. In late summer, storks migrate south in large flocks to winter in places like the Sahara desert, flying as far as 10,000 km, then return north to Europe in spring to breed.
Australia is home to many unique animal species, some of which are featured on coins. These include the red kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, saltwater crocodile, dingo, platypus, emu, wombat, possum, Tasmanian devil, great white shark, and echidna. Many of these animals have unusual physical traits that help them survive in Australia's diverse habitats, such as the kangaroo's ability to hop at high speeds or the platypus' duck-like bill. Australia's coins celebrate the country's iconic and peculiar wildlife.
Australia is home to many unique animal species, some of which are featured on coins. These include the red kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, saltwater crocodile, dingo, platypus, emu, wombat, possum, Tasmanian devil, great white shark, and echidna. Many of these animals have unusual physical traits that help them survive in Australia's diverse habitats, such as the kangaroo's ability to jump fast or the platypus' duck-like bill. Australia's coins celebrate the country's iconic and unusual wildlife.
ANIMALES - informacion para educacion ambiental y juegosFabian878220
Costa Rica is home to dozens of important nesting beaches for five species of sea turtles. Hundreds of sea turtles come ashore at once during mass nesting events called "arribadas" to lay their eggs along Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts. The document then provides details on the characteristics of each of the five sea turtle species found in Costa Rica: Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, and Pacific Green.
This document contains information about various animals found in desert environments, including the desert fox, camel, red-necked ostrich, roadrunner, and Dorcas gazelle. It provides details on the physical characteristics and adaptations of each species that allow them to survive in desert conditions with little water and extreme temperatures. The document also discusses general characteristics of deserts and the evolution of cacti as plants adapted to desert environments.
fox is the smallest canid found in the world having short legs,bushy tail,small narroe pointed muzzle.primarily it is an omnivorus animal,lives in den.
Ocelots are medium-sized spotted cats that live in Mexico and South America. They range from 20-40 inches long and have yellow to gray fur with dark spots and stripes on their cheeks and tails. Ocelots live in mangrove rainforests and eat small animals like rodents, rabbits, birds and fish. Their lifespan in the wild is 7-10 years while in captivity they can live up to 20 years.
The chukar is a gamebird with distinctive black and white stripes on its wings and a black band across its eyes. It has brown upper body feathers and a white face with an orange beak. There are 14 subspecies that can live 12-15 years. Chukars are found in Pakistan where they present a challenge to hunters in their remote, rugged habitat. Regulations allow hunting on Sundays with a limit of 6 birds and a maximum bag limit of 8 birds per day. Chukars can be purchased in Pakistan for between 5000-50000 rupees from sellers advertising online or via telephone numbers provided.
The document provides information on different bird species found around Sofia, Bulgaria, including the Goldcrest, Black Woodpecker, Bullfinch, Shore Lark, Crossbill, Raven, Common Kestrel, owl, Buzzard, and Great Tit. For each species, it describes key identifying physical characteristics and ranges. The document uses images and maps to illustrate features of the birds and their global distributions.
Iowa is home to a variety of furbearing mammals including shrews, bats, squirrels, chipmunks, weasels, mink, otters, beavers, raccoons, opossums, skunks, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and white-tailed deer. These animals play important roles in the ecosystem and their furs have been used traditionally for clothing, accessories, and other purposes. Many of the furbearers exhibit adaptations like burrowing, gliding, dam-building, and hibernation behaviors that help them find food and survive the winter conditions in Iowa.
- Owls are divided into two families based on structural differences, the Barn Owls and Typical Owls. They have large heads with immobile eyes and fluffy plumage allowing for nearly soundless flight.
- Screech Owls are small with feathered ear tufts. They nest in tree cavities and boxes and eat insects, small birds, and mammals. They hunt at night from low perches.
- Snowy Owls are large Arctic birds that irrupt southward in search of food when lemming populations crash in the Arctic.
The document provides information about various animals, plants, and other organisms found in the Marin Headlands. It discusses 16 different animal species found in the area, including the black-tailed deer, bobcat, brush rabbit, California pocket gopher, coyote, dusky-footed woodrat, field mouse, gray fox, gray squirrel, mole, mountain lion, mule deer, o'possum, raccoon, vole, and gray squirrel. It also profiles 9 common plant species in the Headlands: California poppy, Douglas iris, foxtail, lupine, poison hemlock, ripgut grass, wild oats, wild rye, and yarrow. The document
This document provides brief descriptions of different types of mammals, reptiles, birds, and other animals. It describes physical characteristics like size, coloration, diet, habitat, and behaviors of species including sheep, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer, grass snakes, viviparous lizards, adders, slow worms, black-headed gulls, avocets, blackcaps, bar-tailed godwits, and Arctic terns. The document presents factual information about the natural history of numerous animal taxa found around the world.
The red fox is found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and has the scientific name Vulpes Vulpes. It is an omnivore that eats small birds and fruits. Males make dens and stay in them while females usually do not. Red foxes are nocturnal, using hearing and sight to stalk prey and dig. They are clever animals that hunt alone and come in colors beyond just red, including silver, black and grey.
The document provides information about the anatomy, habitat, food, and sights and sounds of five different owl species: the barred owl, burrowing owl, great horned owl, snowy owl, and a comparison of their sizes, diets, and habitats. It describes the barred owl as medium-sized with horizontal and vertical stripes, living in damp forests and eating small mammals. The burrowing owl is small with long legs and yellow eyes, living in open grasslands and eating large insects and small mammals. The great horned owl is one of the largest and eats a wide variety of prey. The snowy owl has white plumage and resides in Arctic tundra, dependent on lemmings but eating other small mammals
This document defines swine as domesticated hog species and identifies several common breeds of swine, including Philippine Native swine, Duroc, Poland China, Hampshires, Landrace, and Spotted Pig. It provides brief descriptions of the characteristics and origins of each breed. The Philippine Native breed is very prolific with low feed needs. Duroc originated in the eastern US and is reddish-brown. Poland China is one of the oldest and largest US breeds, usually black with possible white spots. Hampshires have erect ears and originated in the US. Landrace is known for large litters and is white in color. Spotted Pig has restrictions on ear position, color, and markings.
This document provides information about identifying rabbit breeds. It begins with the scientific name of the domestic rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus. It then describes typical physical identification features of rabbits like their medium size, large ears, short tail, and gray fur. It outlines other clues like burrows and droppings. The document explains how to identify breeds based on fur length and type, shape, size, and color. Common breeds are described for each identifying characteristic. It concludes with bibliographic references on rabbit care and identification.
Different Breeds Of Domesticated Farm Animals And Their CharacteristicsAmila Athapaththu
This document provides information about rabbits, including their classification, body parts, differences between rabbits and hares, and details on three domestic rabbit breeds: New Zealand white, Californian giant, and Vienna blue. It describes the physical characteristics and uses of each breed. Additional sections cover rabbit farming, breeding, feeding recommendations, common health issues, and care. The New Zealand white is known for its white fur and red eyes, while the Californian giant has a white body with black extremities. The Vienna blue has a steel blue color and is developed for both meat and fur.
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The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, originally bred in Germany in the 17th century to assist on farms. It stands between 25.5-27.5 inches for males and 23.5-25.5 inches for females. The Giant Schnauzer has a square build, small button ears, a long tail, and a dense wiry coat that forms distinctive facial hair. They come in solid black or a pepper and salt color pattern. While usually quiet, Giant Schnauzers are inherently suspicious of strangers due to their guarding instincts but accept people once introduced.
- The document provides information on several different protected animal species found in Malta and Europe, including the lesser horseshoe bat, grey long-eared bat, pipistrelle bat, Maltese freshwater crab, and painted frog.
- It describes the physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, diets, and conservation status of these various species.
- Several of the species described such as the lesser horseshoe bat and Maltese freshwater crab are considered threatened or vulnerable due to habitat loss and other human impacts.
The document describes 24 unusual animal species from around the world, including the blanket octopus that can spread its tentacles like a blanket, the blobfish that floats lazily in the deep sea, and the hairy crab that filters pollution from water using its setae "hairs." It also mentions the leafy sea dragon that camouflages itself to look like seaweed, the axolotl salamander that never undergoes metamorphosis, and the tarsier, the lone surviving member of its primate family.
Storks are large white birds that migrate long distances between Europe and Africa. They have long red beaks and legs. Storks nest in groups on trees, buildings, and rocky areas, building large nests of branches that are added to over the years. They eat small animals like frogs, mice, and insects. In late summer, storks migrate south in large flocks to winter in places like the Sahara desert, flying as far as 10,000 km, then return north to Europe in spring to breed.
Australia is home to many unique animal species, some of which are featured on coins. These include the red kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, saltwater crocodile, dingo, platypus, emu, wombat, possum, Tasmanian devil, great white shark, and echidna. Many of these animals have unusual physical traits that help them survive in Australia's diverse habitats, such as the kangaroo's ability to hop at high speeds or the platypus' duck-like bill. Australia's coins celebrate the country's iconic and peculiar wildlife.
Australia is home to many unique animal species, some of which are featured on coins. These include the red kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, saltwater crocodile, dingo, platypus, emu, wombat, possum, Tasmanian devil, great white shark, and echidna. Many of these animals have unusual physical traits that help them survive in Australia's diverse habitats, such as the kangaroo's ability to jump fast or the platypus' duck-like bill. Australia's coins celebrate the country's iconic and unusual wildlife.
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Costa Rica is home to dozens of important nesting beaches for five species of sea turtles. Hundreds of sea turtles come ashore at once during mass nesting events called "arribadas" to lay their eggs along Costa Rica's Pacific and Caribbean coasts. The document then provides details on the characteristics of each of the five sea turtle species found in Costa Rica: Leatherback, Green, Olive Ridley, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, and Pacific Green.
The document discusses characteristics of jellyfish including that they mostly live in the ocean, are carnivores that trap prey with their stinging tentacles, and are found in many parts of Spain like Galicia, Asturias, and Catalonia. It also includes information about a platypus describing its physical traits such as a duck-like beak and beaver tail, as well as discussing what type of animal it is and where it is from.
Field Tour Report - Kallar Kahar, PakistanSadia Rahat
Kallar Kahar Lake is located in Punjab Province, Pakistan between 32o 46’30.31Northlatitudeand 72o 42’23.80East longitude. It has a subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters. The lake was formed due to geological faults and depressions in the Salt Range hills. It supports a variety of biodiversity including fish, frogs, snakes, birds like peafowl and ostriches, and mammals like the Punjab Urial. However, the lake faces threats from illegal hunting, pollution, invasive species, and water diversion for agriculture.
Male deer grow antlers annually that are shed each year. Antlers are used for establishing dominance and attracting mates. Deer have a lifespan of 11-12 years in the wild but most die younger from predators, cars or hunting. Their diet consists of plants, fruits, mushrooms and they communicate through sounds and scent marking. Female deer reproduce annually during the rut in late October/early November.
The document discusses several dangerous animals found in Australia, including venomous snakes like the brown snake and tiger snake; sharks like the great white shark; saltwater crocodiles, the largest reptile in the world; box jellyfish and Irukandji jellyfish which have deadly venom; and the red back spider, Australia's most dangerous spider. Many of these creatures pose risks to humans and some bites or stings have proven fatal if not treated. However, many are also an important part of the Australian ecosystem and some, like crocodiles, are now protected species.
Carnivora are mammals that have evolved to consume meat as their primary dietary item. They originated in North America around 42 million years ago and split into two suborders - Feliformia including cats and Caniformia including dogs. There are currently 16 families within the order Carnivora containing over 280 species. Many carnivore families like Felidae (cats), Canidae (dogs), Ursidae (bears), and Mustelidae (weasels) are widely distributed across the world, while others like Eupleridae are restricted to Madagascar. Over-hunting and habitat loss have caused tiger populations to decline drastically to around 4,000 individuals remaining in the wild today.
The document discusses several bird species found in the Wadden Sea region. It begins by describing how the unique birds of the Wadden Sea are vital to the local ecosystem and attract tourists, supporting conservation efforts. It then provides details on the starling, including its social behaviors, varied habitats and diets, complex vocalizations, and brightly colored plumage derived from feather structure rather than pigments. Details are also given about the buzzard, describing its size, range, diet of small mammals and ability to adapt, and mating displays. The redshank is also outlined, noting the differences between the spotted and common varieties and how they feed by wading and plunging their beaks into water.
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The document describes different birds found in various national parks across Europe. It discusses the common kingfisher, hoopoe, white-tailed eagle, western capercaillie, golden eagle, eagle owl, guirre, herrerillo común, pinzón azul, bekasina otavní, and cečeta zimní found in parks in countries like Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Spain. For each bird, it provides the Latin and local names, physical descriptions, habitat information, and some details about behaviors. The red-headed barbet, peregrine falcon, and Andean condor are also mentioned as examples of the most beautiful, fastest, and ug
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Similar to golden oryx AFRICAN OUTFITTER ARTICLE (20)
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multiplied into a sustainable herd during the last ten years
or so. Fred’s foresight might have something to do with
the fact that he is a direct descendant from arguably one
of the greatest naturalists that ever lived, Dr William John
Burchell. WJ Burchell was the person who first described
the Burchell’s zebra and other bird, fish, plant and animal
species such as the Burchell’s coucal, tsessebbe, African
wild dog and white rhinoceros, to name but a few.
At birth the golden oryx calves and the common gems-
buck look very similar, displaying a reddish brown colour.
The golden oryx calf, however, has a golden tail whereas
that of the common gemsbuck is a darker, brownish hue.
The trophy hunter can expect to bag a trophy bull mea-
suring from 38 inches to over 40 inches when the animal
is between 2 years and 3 years old. Many bulls and cows
of more than 40 inches have been recorded (the minimum
for Rowland Ward’s record book). The game rancher again
can expect the first calf from a heifer at about 30 months
– not bad considering that these animals have a lifespan
of between 18 and 20 years. The added advantage of
course is that both bulls and cows can be entered into the
trophy record books, unlike sable, black impala and golden
wildebeest.
The Burchell golden oryx that are bred on Daweb Sud
are left to roam free and never get any additional feed or
pellets. The motto there is to breed wild animals that have
to adapt or die. This may seem a tad cruel but it is believed
that wild animals should be bred to be healthy and self-
sufficient. After all, the idea is not to breed “zoo” animals”
and who in his right mind would want to shoot a “canned
antelope”? Allow me to quickly recap. Six different oryx
species are recognised:
The scimitar oryx or scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dam-
mah) is a species of oryx which formerly inhabited the
whole of North Africa. Today it has been classified as
extinct in the wild by the IUCN.
The Arabian oryx (Oryx leucoryx) or white oryx is a
medium-sized antelope with a distinct shoulder hump,
long straight horns and a tufted tail. It is a bovid and the
smallest member of the Oryx genus, native to desert and
steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula. The Arabian oryx
was extinct in the wild by the early 1970s, but was saved in
zoos and private preserves and reintroduced into the wild,
starting in 1980.
The East African oryx (Oryx beisa), also known as the
beisa[2] occurs in two subspecies, namely the common
beisa oryx (Oryx beisa beisa) found in steppe and semi-
desert throughout the Horn of Africa and north of the Tana
River, and the fringe-eared oryx (Oryx beisa callotis), occur-
ring south of the Tana River in Kenya and parts of Tanzania.
Some taxonomists consider it a subspecies of the gemsbok
(Oryx gazella), but they are genetically distinct (2n=56 for
beisa and 2n=58 for gemsbok).
The Angolan gemsbok o.g. Blainei of Angola. Distribu-
tion: south-western Angola. The overall hue is paler and
greyer than that of the typical gemsbok and the horns
are smaller. It prefers open, dry landscape as well as open
grassveld in semi-desert areas and open savannah. It may
even penetrate open woodland in search of new grazing
areas. Both sexes have horns, with those of the females
being longer and more slender. Males are heavier than the
females. These antelope can go for days without drinking
and may be encountered very far from water. They eat
grass, sometimes also tsammas, succulent rhizomes and
tubers. They also sometimes dig for water in sand.
The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is a large Afri-
can antelope of the Oryx genus. The name is derived from
the Dutch name of the male chamois, gemsbok. Although
The Burchell golden oryx – at last there is some
“new” animal for the discerning trophy hunter
and game breeder. These animals have occurred
and evolved naturally and have not been specifi-
cally bred to what we have today.
he Burchell golden oryx is quite different from a
few other “new colour variants” that have been
very popular lately, selling for large sums of
money. It has even been postulated that this is
roughly what the original oryx looked like millenniums ago
and that the rest evolved from the golden oryx. Whether
this can be proved scientifically, only time will tell.
These animals occurred naturally in small pockets in
remote areas of Namibia and some were captured and
brought to the game ranch “Daweb Sud” in the Keet-
manshoop area of Namibia by the Burchell family. Fred
Burchell spent years buying these beautiful antelope in
small selected groups, transferring them to his game ranch
where, thanks to his breeding programme, they have
T
The East African oryx Oryx beisa calliotis The Angolan gemsbok The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella)The Arabian oryxScimitar oryx
BURCHELL GOLDEN ORYX
From Prince of the Kalahari to
King of Southern Africa
Gert J van Niekerk
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there are some superficial similarities in appearance (espe-
cially in the colour of the face area), the chamois and the
oryx are not closely related.
Now where does the Burchell golden oryx fit in? Is it a
new subspecies, a new species, or just a colour variant? Af-
ter two years of research at the Department of Genetics at
the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria, South
Africa, we still don’t have an answer. In the meanwhile
SCI has now recognised the golden gemsbok as a separate
entity for entry into their records.
At first it was considered by all and sundry to be noth-
ing but just a new “fad”. Well, that has changed dramati-
cally. These animals breed true – golden oryx on golden
oryx will always produce a golden calf. They also don’t
produce “mixed grills” – golden oryx bull on Kalahari gems-
buck will always result in either a common gemsbuck calf
or a golden oryx calf (see photos below).
Gemsbuck Golden Oryx
But the difference not only lies in the colour. Many
people who have encountered these animals in their
natural environment noticed that the horns seem to be
thicker, longer and more deeply ridged than those of the
common gemsbuck. The horns also appear to be longer at
a younger age. Numerous people have also observed that
on average the golden oryx seems to be heavier than the
common gemsbuck.
Now for the aspect that really sets the golden oryx
apart from the rest of the pact: the live animals fetch a
price of R215 000 per individual; that is what they were
sold for in 2010. That equates to almost 72 common
gemsbuck at R3 000 each. This is where the game rancher
can really reduce the impact on his veld and grazing by 70
times and still get the same return on his capital outlay.
This of course also allows him much more space to run
other game on the same game ranch.
How adaptable are Burchell golden oryx? We believe
the rule of thumb is that if common gemsbuck occur in
a region the golden oryx will also thrive there. They have
been relocated to all the provinces of South Africa (except
KwaZulu-Natal) and have done exceptionally well all over.
One reason that has been put forward for this is that they
don’t come from the sandy Kalahari but from “kalkveld”
near Keetmanshoop.
As Larry Weishuhn said when he hunted the Burchell
golden oryx, “Thanks for introducing me to the most beau-
tiful antelope in the world.”
The Burchell golden oryx has now really come of age
and I foresee a golden future for this hardy and beautiful
animal. They have at last now been spread widely enough
throughout Southern Africa to at least be assured of sur-
vival for future generations to enjoy.
As far as my knowledge goes there are no specimens
of Burchell golden oryx in any local or overseas zoos as of
yet. The same applies to museums except for Dr Sebasto
Museum in the USA which has one specimen.
I personally have had the privilege and honour to
shoot a trophy bull and cow for the research carried out
at Onderstepoort. I had both mounted as full mounts for
my own collection and all I can say to other trophy hunters
is, “Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add one to your
collection. They look awesome!”
My advice to game ranchers is, “Get out your calcula-
tors and do your sums. This is a fantastic investment and at
the same time a very nice animal to have on your farm.”
Total numbers of the golden oryx worldwide are impos-
sible to estimate, but we believe, as do quite a few other
people, that it is the rarest antelope in the world today.
Is this not possibly the greatest discovery in the ante-
lope world in the 21st Century?
For further information visit the website:
www.burchellgoldenoryx.com
Alternatively, contact Dr Gert van Niekerk:
Tel: 043 7321308
Fax: 086 677 9937
Cell: 082 822 7184
Email: gert@isat.co.za
Photographs: Gert van Niekerk and Traudi Riegger