
National Parks/ Sanctuaries
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Common Names
secretary bird, secretarybird
Regions
KenyaCongoMalawi
Population
Approximately 5,000 to 10,000 individuals in the wild.
Habitat
Open grasslands and savannas with scattered trees and shrubs.
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
8, and 20
Regions
Kenya, Congo, Malawi, Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Djibouti, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Tanzania, Niger, Congo, Nigeria, Eswatini, Rwanda, South Sudan
Activity Instructions
- Draw the Animal: Use the next page to draw a picture of the animal. Use your imagination and make it colorful!
- Write an Essay: Write a short essay about the conservation efforts to save this animal. Here are some questions to guide you:
- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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