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The Bat Hawk

The Bat Hawk- The Twilight Avenger of the Skies By Julia Pierini This fast-flying, falcon-like hawk is a crepuscular bird which obtains its food in short half-hour periods just before sunset and after sunrise. It has a rather kite-like appearance when perched, except for its distinctive crest, but it more closely resembles a snake eagle in […]

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Vultures – Nature`s Clean-Up Crew

By Rutendo Washoma Vultures are birds of prey that scavenge on animal carcasses on the ground. There are 23 vulture species in the world, 6 of which are found in Zimbabwe. These six species are: the White-backed Vulture, Lappet-faced Vulture, White-headed Vulture, Hooded Vulture, Cape Vulture and Palmnut Vulture. The White-backed is the most common

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Remarkable Returns from the Little Finger Millet

By Tracy Mapfumo Millets are underutilized crops in most parts of the world. However, because of their ability to survive under stressful environments, growing human population and decreasing water supplies make these crops crucial for nutrition. Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) in particular is well adapted to a wide range of environments as it is drought

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