Morocco is one of three nations in Africa currently retaining a monarchy; the other two are Lesotho and Swaziland. The powers of the Moroccan king consists of a wide range of executive and legislative privileges. The king can issue dahirs; similar to decrees. Dahirs are allowed to become laws without parliamentary debate.
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Discoglossus pictus - The painted frog has three sub-species; the Maltese, Moroccan, and Spanish variety. They can be found along the coastal shores and wetlands of the Western Mediterranean Sea. The Moroccan painted frog prefers a permanent freshwater source, but has been found near brackish and saline water. Oak forests and oleander shrubs are ideal habitats. The frog is most active during the breeding season; February to April. During hot summer days, it will find shelter under rocks or burrow itself into the ground.
