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AFRICAN WILD DOG

nobody@flickr.com (WILDLIFE KOSMOS) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:32:23 -0700

The wild dog weighs between 17 - 36 kg (37 - 79 lb). It is generally found in plains and open woodland, although it has been found in a variety of other habitats from the Sahara Desert up into the lower forests of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Most prey species weigh between 20 - 90 kg (44 - 200 lb), but animals as small as cane rats and as large as greater kudu have been reported in the diet. The dominant prey species varies according to the most abundant prey species in the area. Dominant prey species in various areas include Thomson's gazelle, wildebeest, impala, duiker and reedbuck.

For most of the year, wild dogs roam around over the plains and in the bush, usually not staying in the same place for more than a day. Hunts take place in the morning and early evening. Prey is apparently located by sight, approached silently, and then pursued at speeds of up to 66 km/hr (41 mph) for up to one hour. Pack members generally cooperate in hunting large mammals, but individuals sometimes pursue hares, rodents, or other small animals. The daytime is spent sleeping, usually in the shade of a tree or near water, with members of the pack lying very close together. Once a year the pack occupies a den for 2 - 3 months, to bear young. The den is usually an abandoned aardvark hole.

Wild dogs are social, communally hunting carnivores, which live in small cohesive packs typically composed of a dominant breeding pair, a number of non-breeding adults, and their dependent offspring. Within the wild dog pack all the males are related to each other, and all of the females to each other but not to the males. Females migrate into the pack, whereas males usually stay with their natal pack. Only the highest-ranking male and female normally breed, and they inhibit reproduction by subordinates. Pack size ranges from 2 - 43, with the average number usually between 8 - 11.

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OKAVANGO-BOTSWANA 'S EDEM

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CHAMELEON

nobody@flickr.com (WILDLIFE KOSMOS) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:22:09 -0700

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The Dwarf Chameleon is an excellent hunter, feeding primarily on small insects. They are terrestrial animals, meaning they spend the majority of their time on or near the ground. In the wild they are most commonly found on fern fronds. Observing one of these chameleons in the wild is very difficult, as they are not generally very easy to see. Typically, if you are lucky enough to see one, they will have their heads bent downward. It is reported that the Dwarf Chameleon will make a buzzing vibration when captured from the wild. In captivity ground space must be provided since they are a terrestrial species. Plant life should be close to the ground and the bottom of the enclosure should have plenty of dead leaves for hiding spaces. This species can be kept in pairs if enough space is provided. Some hobbyists also keep them in groups, though keeping groups of males is not recommended unless males are given extra large amounts of space. In addition they can stress females as well. Chameleons really do best when given plenty of space for privacy. Humidity levels need to be kept high, over 85% with temperatures ranging from 72 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

Growing an average 77mm at maturity, the Dwarf Chameleon is quite small. The Dwarf Chameleon is perhaps most easily recognized by his lack of a prehensile tail. They will usually have white and brown patterns, which run the length of the chameleon. This chameleon is often described as leaf shaped. There are several subspecies available including R. k. robecchii and R. k. kerstenii. Males and females are not visibly distinguishable.

Peters first described the Dwarf Chameleon in the later half of the 19th century. They originate in South Africa, where they are most commonly seen on ferns along the banks of streams and rivers, as well as on hillsides.