African Animal Pictures Biography
Giraffe's tongue's are blue and can extend more than 40cm long.
Did you know? The black rhinoceros, despite its size and weighing an average of 1.5 tonne, can run at speeds of up to 45 km/h.
Did you know? The only mammal with a lifespan comparable to humans is the elephant.
Did you know? The African Elephant is the largest living mammal on land!
Did you know? Female impalas outnumber males two to one.
Did you know? Despite its weight, the Eland can jump up to 6.5 feet in the air.
Did you know? The buffalo has poor eyesight and hearing.
Did you know? The aardvark has very poor eyesight.
Amazing Fact: Despite their size, hippos can gallop at speeds up to 30 km/h (18 mph).
Amazing Fact: Hippos can eat up to 40 kgs (88 pounds) of short grass in one day!
Did you know: The lion is the largest African carnivore
Did you know: Although the male lion is quite a bit larger than the female lion, the female lion does most of the hunting.
A Giraffe is the tallest of all living land mammals
Amazing Fact: The cheetah is the fastest land animal, they can bound at speeds of up to 113 km/h !
A Giraffe stands while sleeping
Amazing Fact: Cheetah's accelerate from 0-70 km/h in under 2 seconds.
Did you know? The African white rhinoceros is the second largest mammal in the World, the African elephant takes first prize.
Each Giraffe has its own unique pattern of coat markings.
Did you know? The rhinoceros belongs to the same family as horses.
The Giraffe has seven neck vertebrae like a human, despite its long neck.
Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.
Only male lions boast manes, the impressive fringe of long hair that encircles their heads. Males defend the pride's territory, which may include some 100 square miles (259 square kilometers) of grasslands, scrub, or open woodlands. These intimidating animals mark the area with urine, roar menacingly to warn intruders, and chase off animals that encroach on their turf.
Female lions are the pride's primary hunters. They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands. Many of these animals are faster than lions, so teamwork pays off.
After the hunt, the group effort often degenerates to squabbling over the sharing of the kill, with cubs at the bottom of the pecking order. Young lions do not help to hunt until they are about a year old. Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.
Lions have been celebrated throughout history for their courage and strength. They once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. Today they are found only in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, except for one very small population of Asian lions that survives in India's Gir Forest.
Lion Numbers Plunge
The king of the African savannah is in serious trouble because of massive conversion of the continent’s remaining wilderness to human land-use, according to a detailed study.
Photo: Captive asiatic cheetah
Finding the Last Cheetahs of Iran
Intensely shy and hovering on the edge of extinction, Iranian cheetahs are essentially impossible to see.
A snow leopard perched on rocks in Pakistan.
Some Snow Leopards Wild No More?
Thinking of snow leopards as domesticated—and thus dependent on people for food—may help save the dwindling species, one conservationist claims.
A running cheetah.
Cheetah Breaks Speed Record
Beating Usain Bolt's best, Sarah the "polka-dotted missile" clocked the world's fastest recorded time for a 100-meter run.
Discover why hyena poop is white, why elephants suck their trunks, how many men black mamba venom can kill, whether lions can swim and hippos jump. Here are some funny, amazing and true facts about wild animals you can see on safari in Africa.
Giraffe Have Blue Tongues
Giraffe sticking out tongue, fun wildlife facts, Africa
Getty Images/Frank & Joyce Birek
Giraffe are rather bizarre looking animals anyway, let alone the fact that their tongues are dark blue and average around 20 inches in length. The length of their tongues allows them to browse for very highest, juiciest leaves on their favorite acacia trees. Giraffes also have little 5 inch knobs on their heads and (obviously) outrageously long necks. The giraffe neck contains special veins and blood valves to stop the giraffe from blacking out when it takes a drink. They can't drink for long because of this and they don't drink often, they can survive without water for weeks at a time. Baby giraffes drop six feet to the ground when born but manage to stand up just five minutes later. If you're out camping in the African bush you'll never be startled by a loud growling or grunting from a giraffe, they are very quiet indeed.
Ostriches Can Sprint over 40 miles an Hour
The Ostrich, Facts and Information about the Ostrich
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Ostriches can sprint up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) an hour and use their wings as rudders to change direction. The can kick a man to death, but only in a forward direction, so it's safer to stay around the back. Ostriches are the largest birds on earth. Ostriches are farmed for their eggs among other things. One egg can easily make an omelet for a dozen hungry men. Their shells have been used to make ornaments and necklaces for thousands of years by several African tribes. The shells are also handy for storing water. Ostrich meat is a popular lean red meat in upscale restaurants throughout the world. Their feathers are also widely used in costume design. On some ostrich farms, races are a regular event, and you can try and ride an ostrich in Oudtshoorn, in South Africa's Karoo desert.
The Vegetarian Hippo is one of Africa's Most Deadly Animals
Hippo in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
© Anouk Zijlma
Male hippos actively defend their territories and humans tend to get killed by hippos when they stand on a riverbank or beach that a male hippo considers to be his territory. Females have also been known to get extremely aggressive if they sense anyone coming in between their babies, who stay in the water while they feed on the shore. Hippos can run at speeds of over 20 miles an hour and they have enormous jaws host up to 20 inch canines. Hippos are vegetarian and consume up to a hundred pounds of the green stuff every day. This feeding schedule means hippos also poop huge amounts, up to sixty pounds a day, and some of it is literally showered around by a fast moving, rotating tail. Hippos are sensitive to the sun and secrete a natural sunscreen that is colored red and eventually turns brown. The hippo's closest living relative is the whale. And while hippos can swim and stay underwater for up to ten minutes at a time, they cannot jump.
Hyenas are More Closely Related to Cats than Dogs
Picture of hyena pups, Southern Africa
David Hutchinson
Hyenas are more closely related to cats than dogs, and even more closely related to meerkats. Hyenas are the most common of all large carnivores in Africa, they are true survivalists. They live in clans, with some groups numbering over 70 members. Hyena cubs are most commonly born in twos and if they are the same sex, they may try and kill each other. They are known as scavengers, but also regularly hunt live prey. Hyena dung is white (when dry) because of the large amounts of calcium it consumes when crunching up the bones of its kill. A team of researchers excavating a cave near Johannesburg, South Africa, discovered five human hairs at least 200,000 years old in fossilized hyena dung, thus exceeding the record for the oldest known human hair by more than 190,000 years. There is quite a difference between young spotted hyenas and young striped hyenas. Striped hyenas are born with adult markings, closed eyes and small ears. Spotted hyenas are born with eyes wide open and teeth intact, ready for action. They live in clans dominated by the larger built females.
Lions Sleep for 20 Hours a Day
Lion, Southern Africa
David Hutchinson
The African lion (Panthera leo) king of the sub-Saharan savanna, has been admired by man for its beauty and strength for thousands of years. It's one of the most exciting animals to see on safari. But you're more likely to see one sleeping than hunting because lions rest for 20 hours a day on average. Lions don't purr like house cats, and the cute tufts on the ends of their tail emerge at around 5 months of age. Lions often kill their prey by strangulation or suffocation (by covering the nostrils and mouth of their prey). Other than man, crocodiles are one of the few natural predators a lion has (although their cubs are vulnerable to other hunters). Lions are the only members of the cat family where the male and female look very different and they are also much more social than most other cats. Lions hate swimming... Find out more fun facts about lions...
An Elephant Calf Often Sucks Its Trunk for Comfort
Baby elephant
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Elephants are gentle giants and can grow to be over 14 feet tall and 30 feet wide. They drink 30-50 gallons of water every day and are vegetarians, consuming up to 375 lbs of vegetation every day which can take them up to 16 hours to consume! Elephants are very social animals, they communicate using a variety of low frequency grumbles and rumbles which can be picked up 6 miles away. They live in family groups of up to 100 members, headed by a matriarch. Elephants are social and affectionate animals. Elephant mothers are very attentive to their babies, orphans are nursed by other mothers in the group. A young elephant is weaned at 4-5 years old, when their tusks start to get in the way, and they may move out of the family group at 10-12 years old. Elephants prefer one tusk over the other, just as people are either left or right-handed. Elephants waive their trunks up in the air and from side to side to smell better. More fun elephant facts...
Black Mamba Venom Can Kill a Dozen Men Within an Hour
Black Mamba, Africa's Deadliest, most venomous snake
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The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is one of Africa's most dangerous snakes and feared in East, Central and Southern Africa. It's aggressive when cornered and will not hesitate to strike. It can reach speeds of up to 12 mph (20 km/ph). It's the largest venomous snake in Africa with adults reaching an average of 8 feet in length (2.5m). Black Mamba's are not black at all, but brown/olive skinned. Their mouths are inky black which they show when threatened. Black Mambas live in savanna, scrub, tree hollows, and sometimes people's homes. If a Black Mamba encounters prey it can strike up to 12 times, each time delivering enough neuro and cardio-toxic venom to kill a dozen men within 1 hour. Without anti-venom, the mortality rate is 100%.
Crocodiles Have Been Around for Over 200 Million Years
Crocodile, Grumeti River, Serengeti, Tanzania
© Anouk Zijlma
Crocodiles have been around for 200 million years, outwitting dinosaurs by 60 million years, no wonder they look so prehistoric. While they have a reputation for being aggressive and dangerous, it's usually only the large crocs that will dare attack a man, although the little ones will not think twice about biting off your finger if you close! Crocodiles are very well adapted creatures, they can hold their breath under water for over 10 minutes, and can go for months at a time without food. Crocodiles can also sustain injuries remarkably well, they have a fantastic immune system. Crocodiles have the strongest bite of any animal on earth, but the muscles they use to open their jaws are not so strong, so it is relatively easy to hold their mouth shut (although not recommended). Crocodiles keep their mouths open to stay cool.
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Dung Beetles Use the Milky Way as Compass
Dung Beetle
© Anouk Zijlma
I do enjoy watching dung beetles. I'm talking about the "rollers". The ones that roll their little ball of dung in a dead straight line, regardless of any obstacle in their way. And scientists have recently discovered that they use the Milky Way as their compass. And did you know... Dung beetles have a preference for herbivore excrement. They can roll poop over 50 times their own weight and sometimes even hitch a ride on a host animal until their dinner is served. Adult dung beetles generally feed on wet poop, their young ones munch the dry stuff. here's a video I took in Tanzania of a dung beetle hard at work...
Pangolin Retract Their Tongues Into a Special Chest Cavity
The Ground Pangolin
© Daryl Balfour
Pangolins are a rare sight on any safari, because they are shy, nocturnal creatures. But they are extraordinarily fascinating and made for a "fun fact" feature like this one. Pangolins have long sticky tongues, when not in use they pull it back into a special sheath that retracts into their chest cavity. Pangolins roll into a ball when threatened. They have anal scent glands that emit strong, foul smelling secretions. Pangolins are toothless, solitary and sleep in burrows. Baby pangolins will hide inside the rolled up body of their mother for protection. Pangolin scales are sharp and will slice anything that comes in between them. The scales are made from the same protein as human hair and are sometimes sold as magic charms. Pangolins do not have external ears but they hear well. It's estimated that the Pangolin has been around for about 40 million years.
Did you know? The black rhinoceros, despite its size and weighing an average of 1.5 tonne, can run at speeds of up to 45 km/h.
Did you know? The only mammal with a lifespan comparable to humans is the elephant.
Did you know? The African Elephant is the largest living mammal on land!
Did you know? Female impalas outnumber males two to one.
Did you know? Despite its weight, the Eland can jump up to 6.5 feet in the air.
Did you know? The buffalo has poor eyesight and hearing.
Did you know? The aardvark has very poor eyesight.
Amazing Fact: Despite their size, hippos can gallop at speeds up to 30 km/h (18 mph).
Amazing Fact: Hippos can eat up to 40 kgs (88 pounds) of short grass in one day!
Did you know: The lion is the largest African carnivore
Did you know: Although the male lion is quite a bit larger than the female lion, the female lion does most of the hunting.
A Giraffe is the tallest of all living land mammals
Amazing Fact: The cheetah is the fastest land animal, they can bound at speeds of up to 113 km/h !
A Giraffe stands while sleeping
Amazing Fact: Cheetah's accelerate from 0-70 km/h in under 2 seconds.
Did you know? The African white rhinoceros is the second largest mammal in the World, the African elephant takes first prize.
Each Giraffe has its own unique pattern of coat markings.
Did you know? The rhinoceros belongs to the same family as horses.
The Giraffe has seven neck vertebrae like a human, despite its long neck.
Lions are the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. Prides are family units that may include up to three males, a dozen or so females, and their young. All of a pride's lionesses are related, and female cubs typically stay with the group as they age. Young males eventually leave and establish their own prides by taking over a group headed by another male.
Only male lions boast manes, the impressive fringe of long hair that encircles their heads. Males defend the pride's territory, which may include some 100 square miles (259 square kilometers) of grasslands, scrub, or open woodlands. These intimidating animals mark the area with urine, roar menacingly to warn intruders, and chase off animals that encroach on their turf.
Female lions are the pride's primary hunters. They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands. Many of these animals are faster than lions, so teamwork pays off.
After the hunt, the group effort often degenerates to squabbling over the sharing of the kill, with cubs at the bottom of the pecking order. Young lions do not help to hunt until they are about a year old. Lions will hunt alone if the opportunity presents itself, and they also steal kills from hyenas or wild dogs.
Lions have been celebrated throughout history for their courage and strength. They once roamed most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. Today they are found only in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, except for one very small population of Asian lions that survives in India's Gir Forest.
Lion Numbers Plunge
The king of the African savannah is in serious trouble because of massive conversion of the continent’s remaining wilderness to human land-use, according to a detailed study.
Photo: Captive asiatic cheetah
Finding the Last Cheetahs of Iran
Intensely shy and hovering on the edge of extinction, Iranian cheetahs are essentially impossible to see.
A snow leopard perched on rocks in Pakistan.
Some Snow Leopards Wild No More?
Thinking of snow leopards as domesticated—and thus dependent on people for food—may help save the dwindling species, one conservationist claims.
A running cheetah.
Cheetah Breaks Speed Record
Beating Usain Bolt's best, Sarah the "polka-dotted missile" clocked the world's fastest recorded time for a 100-meter run.
Discover why hyena poop is white, why elephants suck their trunks, how many men black mamba venom can kill, whether lions can swim and hippos jump. Here are some funny, amazing and true facts about wild animals you can see on safari in Africa.
Giraffe Have Blue Tongues
Giraffe sticking out tongue, fun wildlife facts, Africa
Getty Images/Frank & Joyce Birek
Giraffe are rather bizarre looking animals anyway, let alone the fact that their tongues are dark blue and average around 20 inches in length. The length of their tongues allows them to browse for very highest, juiciest leaves on their favorite acacia trees. Giraffes also have little 5 inch knobs on their heads and (obviously) outrageously long necks. The giraffe neck contains special veins and blood valves to stop the giraffe from blacking out when it takes a drink. They can't drink for long because of this and they don't drink often, they can survive without water for weeks at a time. Baby giraffes drop six feet to the ground when born but manage to stand up just five minutes later. If you're out camping in the African bush you'll never be startled by a loud growling or grunting from a giraffe, they are very quiet indeed.
Ostriches Can Sprint over 40 miles an Hour
The Ostrich, Facts and Information about the Ostrich
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Ostriches can sprint up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) an hour and use their wings as rudders to change direction. The can kick a man to death, but only in a forward direction, so it's safer to stay around the back. Ostriches are the largest birds on earth. Ostriches are farmed for their eggs among other things. One egg can easily make an omelet for a dozen hungry men. Their shells have been used to make ornaments and necklaces for thousands of years by several African tribes. The shells are also handy for storing water. Ostrich meat is a popular lean red meat in upscale restaurants throughout the world. Their feathers are also widely used in costume design. On some ostrich farms, races are a regular event, and you can try and ride an ostrich in Oudtshoorn, in South Africa's Karoo desert.
The Vegetarian Hippo is one of Africa's Most Deadly Animals
Hippo in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
© Anouk Zijlma
Male hippos actively defend their territories and humans tend to get killed by hippos when they stand on a riverbank or beach that a male hippo considers to be his territory. Females have also been known to get extremely aggressive if they sense anyone coming in between their babies, who stay in the water while they feed on the shore. Hippos can run at speeds of over 20 miles an hour and they have enormous jaws host up to 20 inch canines. Hippos are vegetarian and consume up to a hundred pounds of the green stuff every day. This feeding schedule means hippos also poop huge amounts, up to sixty pounds a day, and some of it is literally showered around by a fast moving, rotating tail. Hippos are sensitive to the sun and secrete a natural sunscreen that is colored red and eventually turns brown. The hippo's closest living relative is the whale. And while hippos can swim and stay underwater for up to ten minutes at a time, they cannot jump.
Hyenas are More Closely Related to Cats than Dogs
Picture of hyena pups, Southern Africa
David Hutchinson
Hyenas are more closely related to cats than dogs, and even more closely related to meerkats. Hyenas are the most common of all large carnivores in Africa, they are true survivalists. They live in clans, with some groups numbering over 70 members. Hyena cubs are most commonly born in twos and if they are the same sex, they may try and kill each other. They are known as scavengers, but also regularly hunt live prey. Hyena dung is white (when dry) because of the large amounts of calcium it consumes when crunching up the bones of its kill. A team of researchers excavating a cave near Johannesburg, South Africa, discovered five human hairs at least 200,000 years old in fossilized hyena dung, thus exceeding the record for the oldest known human hair by more than 190,000 years. There is quite a difference between young spotted hyenas and young striped hyenas. Striped hyenas are born with adult markings, closed eyes and small ears. Spotted hyenas are born with eyes wide open and teeth intact, ready for action. They live in clans dominated by the larger built females.
Lions Sleep for 20 Hours a Day
Lion, Southern Africa
David Hutchinson
The African lion (Panthera leo) king of the sub-Saharan savanna, has been admired by man for its beauty and strength for thousands of years. It's one of the most exciting animals to see on safari. But you're more likely to see one sleeping than hunting because lions rest for 20 hours a day on average. Lions don't purr like house cats, and the cute tufts on the ends of their tail emerge at around 5 months of age. Lions often kill their prey by strangulation or suffocation (by covering the nostrils and mouth of their prey). Other than man, crocodiles are one of the few natural predators a lion has (although their cubs are vulnerable to other hunters). Lions are the only members of the cat family where the male and female look very different and they are also much more social than most other cats. Lions hate swimming... Find out more fun facts about lions...
An Elephant Calf Often Sucks Its Trunk for Comfort
Baby elephant
Getty Images
Elephants are gentle giants and can grow to be over 14 feet tall and 30 feet wide. They drink 30-50 gallons of water every day and are vegetarians, consuming up to 375 lbs of vegetation every day which can take them up to 16 hours to consume! Elephants are very social animals, they communicate using a variety of low frequency grumbles and rumbles which can be picked up 6 miles away. They live in family groups of up to 100 members, headed by a matriarch. Elephants are social and affectionate animals. Elephant mothers are very attentive to their babies, orphans are nursed by other mothers in the group. A young elephant is weaned at 4-5 years old, when their tusks start to get in the way, and they may move out of the family group at 10-12 years old. Elephants prefer one tusk over the other, just as people are either left or right-handed. Elephants waive their trunks up in the air and from side to side to smell better. More fun elephant facts...
Black Mamba Venom Can Kill a Dozen Men Within an Hour
Black Mamba, Africa's Deadliest, most venomous snake
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The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is one of Africa's most dangerous snakes and feared in East, Central and Southern Africa. It's aggressive when cornered and will not hesitate to strike. It can reach speeds of up to 12 mph (20 km/ph). It's the largest venomous snake in Africa with adults reaching an average of 8 feet in length (2.5m). Black Mamba's are not black at all, but brown/olive skinned. Their mouths are inky black which they show when threatened. Black Mambas live in savanna, scrub, tree hollows, and sometimes people's homes. If a Black Mamba encounters prey it can strike up to 12 times, each time delivering enough neuro and cardio-toxic venom to kill a dozen men within 1 hour. Without anti-venom, the mortality rate is 100%.
Crocodiles Have Been Around for Over 200 Million Years
Crocodile, Grumeti River, Serengeti, Tanzania
© Anouk Zijlma
Crocodiles have been around for 200 million years, outwitting dinosaurs by 60 million years, no wonder they look so prehistoric. While they have a reputation for being aggressive and dangerous, it's usually only the large crocs that will dare attack a man, although the little ones will not think twice about biting off your finger if you close! Crocodiles are very well adapted creatures, they can hold their breath under water for over 10 minutes, and can go for months at a time without food. Crocodiles can also sustain injuries remarkably well, they have a fantastic immune system. Crocodiles have the strongest bite of any animal on earth, but the muscles they use to open their jaws are not so strong, so it is relatively easy to hold their mouth shut (although not recommended). Crocodiles keep their mouths open to stay cool.
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Dung Beetles Use the Milky Way as Compass
Dung Beetle
© Anouk Zijlma
I do enjoy watching dung beetles. I'm talking about the "rollers". The ones that roll their little ball of dung in a dead straight line, regardless of any obstacle in their way. And scientists have recently discovered that they use the Milky Way as their compass. And did you know... Dung beetles have a preference for herbivore excrement. They can roll poop over 50 times their own weight and sometimes even hitch a ride on a host animal until their dinner is served. Adult dung beetles generally feed on wet poop, their young ones munch the dry stuff. here's a video I took in Tanzania of a dung beetle hard at work...
Pangolin Retract Their Tongues Into a Special Chest Cavity
The Ground Pangolin
© Daryl Balfour
Pangolins are a rare sight on any safari, because they are shy, nocturnal creatures. But they are extraordinarily fascinating and made for a "fun fact" feature like this one. Pangolins have long sticky tongues, when not in use they pull it back into a special sheath that retracts into their chest cavity. Pangolins roll into a ball when threatened. They have anal scent glands that emit strong, foul smelling secretions. Pangolins are toothless, solitary and sleep in burrows. Baby pangolins will hide inside the rolled up body of their mother for protection. Pangolin scales are sharp and will slice anything that comes in between them. The scales are made from the same protein as human hair and are sometimes sold as magic charms. Pangolins do not have external ears but they hear well. It's estimated that the Pangolin has been around for about 40 million years.
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African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
African Animal Pictures Animal Pictures for Kids with Captions to Color funny Hd To Print with Funny Captions with Quotes to Draw
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