The source of the Limpopo River are the Crocodile and Marico Rivers. With a length of 1,750 kilometers, the Limpopo is the second longest African river to drain into the Indian Ocean; the Zambezi is first. The Limpopo’s drainage basin is 415,000 square kilometers and draws from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
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Ardeotis kori - The kori bustard is one of the heaviest birds capable of flight. A male stands 71 to 120 centimeters in height, has a wingspan ranging from 230 to 275 centimeters, and can weigh between 7 and 18 kilograms. When a kori bustard senses danger, it will lower its head and evade the situation by silently walking away. Being a heavy bird, it will avoid having to fly. When it does take to the air, the initial attempt will be awkward and the flight will be low level and cover a short distance. When landing, the wings stay outstretched until the bird reaches a walking speed.
