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... Crocodiles are found on the edges of some lakes and along river banks ; other reptiles include several kinds of lizards , pythons , and cobras . Of the wide variety of land and water birds , 586 species have been identified in southern ...
... Crocodiles are found on the edges of some lakes and along river banks ; other reptiles include several kinds of lizards , pythons , and cobras . Of the wide variety of land and water birds , 586 species have been identified in southern ...
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... crocodiles are common in the riv- ers and lakes , and whales , dolphins , and lungfishes are found near the coast . Zairian rivers , lakes , and swamps are well stocked with a variety of fish , such as the deli- cious capitaine from the ...
... crocodiles are common in the riv- ers and lakes , and whales , dolphins , and lungfishes are found near the coast . Zairian rivers , lakes , and swamps are well stocked with a variety of fish , such as the deli- cious capitaine from the ...
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... crocodiles , tortoises , terrapins ( fresh- water turtles ) , a variety of lizards ( including geckos , agamas , and skinks ) , and many poisonous and nonpoison- ous snakes . Insects of most orders are prevalent . THE PEOPLE Zambia's ...
... crocodiles , tortoises , terrapins ( fresh- water turtles ) , a variety of lizards ( including geckos , agamas , and skinks ) , and many poisonous and nonpoison- ous snakes . Insects of most orders are prevalent . THE PEOPLE Zambia's ...
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