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Dead Fly

October 28, 2021MaNi Leave a comment

A dead fly lies on its back.

A dead insect is usually found on its back. And many other animals and humans too.

A fly can die due to insecticides, cold weather, old age, injury, lack of food or water, or a range of other reasons.

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Coke’s Hartebeest

December 25, 2017April 18, 2018MaNi Leave a comment

The Coke’s Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus cokii) is a large African migratory ungulate and grazing antelope. It is also called a Kongoni.

The Coke’s Hartebeest has a long, narrow face, pointed ears, long legs, a sloping back, and ridged horns. It has a short, glossy reddish-brown coat of fur and a short tail with a black tuft (clump of hair).

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