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... species of the nine families are perennial , living for three or more years . Except for the Cistaceae and Violaceae families , members of the order are shrubs and trees . They have simple or lobed leaves , arranged alternately and ...
... species of the nine families are perennial , living for three or more years . Except for the Cistaceae and Violaceae families , members of the order are shrubs and trees . They have simple or lobed leaves , arranged alternately and ...
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... species of antelope . Two species of baboon , four species of monkey , and two species of galago ( known as bush babies ) are also found . There are many smaller mammals . Bird life is varied and numerous ; about 700 species have been ...
... species of antelope . Two species of baboon , four species of monkey , and two species of galago ( known as bush babies ) are also found . There are many smaller mammals . Bird life is varied and numerous ; about 700 species have been ...
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... species . Giraffes , whose height may exceed 42 metres ( 15 feet ) , obviously need buildings that provide proper headroom , and also outdoor enclosures where they can exercise . Horses , zebras , okapis , camels , pigs , cattle , and ...
... species . Giraffes , whose height may exceed 42 metres ( 15 feet ) , obviously need buildings that provide proper headroom , and also outdoor enclosures where they can exercise . Horses , zebras , okapis , camels , pigs , cattle , and ...
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