World Image issue 30 March 2016_1
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Ostrich dusting. The practice of dusting is common<br />
amongst many birds including doves, francolin and<br />
hornbill.<br />
The birds can be seen lying in the dust and fluffing<br />
their feathers, this suffocates ecto parasites and<br />
forces them to move off the bird.<br />
The Secretary bird is one of the raptors. Most of its<br />
hunting is done while walking in search of insects,<br />
small reptiles, mammals and amphibians.<br />
It tramples its prey. Seen at waterhole along the<br />
Nossob river route.<br />
Dune grasses are a source of food and shade. Many<br />
of the smaller animals select this type of habitat for<br />
their homes. The grass in the picture is called<br />
“Broom Grass”.<br />
The Auchterlonie Museum and picnic site. This old<br />
building, used as a museum, depicts the pastoral<br />
life of the area more than 100 years ago. This is on<br />
the Auob River route.<br />
The Hartebeest<br />
Sable Antelope<br />
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