1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, Ontario Canada The African Lion
Safari tries to imitate the actual safari.
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African Safari Located in Africa. African Lion Safari Located
in Canada.
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Safari in Botswana Safari in Kenya Safari in Malawi Safari in
Mozambique Safari in Namibia Gorilla Trekking and Safaris in Rwanda
Vacation in Seychelles Safari in South Africa Safari in Tanzania
Safari in Zambia Safari in Zimbabwe
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South Africa has a lovely temperate climate with plenty of
sunny, dry days. There is a dry and wet season. MonthMinMax
January1929 February1929 March1828 April1427 May1025 June623
July623 August925 September1227 October1427 November1727
December1828
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Dry Season May - September (Winter in Africa). Very little
rainfall and humidity is very low. Wet Season October - April
(Summer in Africa). The summer rains are usually afternoon storms
and uncomfortably hot, with temperatures up to 30C/86F and high
humidity
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May - September (Winter in Africa).
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May - This month brings the end of summer. Temperatures are
relatively cool, typically 10C/50F in the morning and 26C/79F in
the afternoon. June - August - Morning game drives in open vehicles
will be cold, so it's advised to pack warm winter clothing. The
average morning temperature is 6C/42F. Afternoons will be more
pleasant with temperatures around 23-25C/73-77F. September &
October - The heat gradually builds to about 28C/82F in the
afternoons and the first rains bring relief from very dry
conditions. Mornings are more pleasant as well, around 12C/53F
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October - April (Summer in Africa).
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October & November - It gets warmer and starts to rain more
often, mostly in the afternoons. Temperatures are between 15C/59F
in the morning and 28C/82F in the afternoon. December - Februay -
These are the wettest months, characterized by torrential downpours
in the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures are around 29C/84F and the
humidity is high. March & April - Rainfall will decrease and it
slowly gets colder. This continues in April, which has lovely clear
weather and few clouds. The nights get a bit colder but are still
pleasant at about 15C/59F. Daytime temperatures are around 28C/82F
on and humidity drops in April, resulting in very nice
weather.
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Endangered any species that is in danger of extinction weather
it is all or a significant portion of its range. Threatened any
species that is likely to become an endangered species within the
foreseeable future.
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Reasons animals become endangered or threatened: 1.Present or
threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat
or range; 2.Overutilization for commercial, recreational,
scientific, or educational purposes; 3.Disease or predation;
4.Inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms; and 5.Other natural
or human-made factors affecting its continued existence.
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Congress passed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, The
purpose of the ESA is to protect and recover imperiled species and
the ecosystems upon which they depend. It is administered by the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Commerce Departments
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Under the ESA, species
may be listed as either endangered or threatened All species of
plants and animals, except pest insects, are eligible for listing
as endangered or threatened.
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African Elephant
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Scientific Name: Loxodonta africana. Status: Vulnerable.
Threats: Poaching for ivory and meat + loss of habitat. Population:
470 000-690 000.
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Scientific Name: Struthio camelus Status: Endangered. Threats:
Poaching for feathers, skin, meat, eggs, and fat. Life Span: 40
years. Size: up to 9 ft. Diet: Omnivores.
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Scientific Name: Diceros bicornis. Status: Critically
Endangered. Threats: Mainly poaching for its horn and medicinal
value (China). Population: Has declined by over 90% over the last
60 odd years. Current estimation is at roughly 4180 black
rhinos.
