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Page 88
... vultures . Vultures fly with a more pounding beat , and the cacoph- ony of both , departing carrion , is an ancient sound of Africa , and an inspiring reminder of mortality . Dr. Schaller , a lean , intent young man whose work on the ...
... vultures . Vultures fly with a more pounding beat , and the cacoph- ony of both , departing carrion , is an ancient sound of Africa , and an inspiring reminder of mortality . Dr. Schaller , a lean , intent young man whose work on the ...
Page 106
... vultures were gathering , and fi- nally the body was abandoned to a motley horde of griffons , white - backs , and hooded vultures that stripped it to the bones in a few minutes . Jackals , vultures , and hyenas are alert for the ...
... vultures were gathering , and fi- nally the body was abandoned to a motley horde of griffons , white - backs , and hooded vultures that stripped it to the bones in a few minutes . Jackals , vultures , and hyenas are alert for the ...
Page 246
... Vultures , 88 , 106 , 132 , 146 Saba Saba , 212 , 213 , 216 Salei Plain , 112 , 118 , 120 Samburu , 67 , 68 , 71 , 72 , 75 , 78 , 79 , 82 , 114 , 123 Sandawe , 214 , 232 Sand grouse , yellow - throated , 89 Sangwe , 231 Savidge , John ...
... Vultures , 88 , 106 , 132 , 146 Saba Saba , 212 , 213 , 216 Salei Plain , 112 , 118 , 120 Samburu , 67 , 68 , 71 , 72 , 75 , 78 , 79 , 82 , 114 , 123 Sandawe , 214 , 232 Sand grouse , yellow - throated , 89 Sangwe , 231 Savidge , John ...
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