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The magnificent seven of Botswana

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September 24th 2017
It has never occurred to me that the 'Big Five' list of Rhinoceros, Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Water Buffalo was actually named as the five most difficult to shoot in Africa. I find that a bit offensive, so I'm going to create my own list of animals, and have called it 'the magnificent seven'. These seven have only been shot by a camera, rather than a gun! My seven are: Leopard We ... read more

Africa » Botswana

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Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the mos... ... read more