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The black rhinoceros, black rhino or hook-lipped rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is a species of rhinoceros, native to eastern and southern Africa including Zambia. This is the more widespread of Africa’s two rhino species, an imposing and rather temperamental creature. In the 1960s, the black rhino was recorded in the Kafue,…

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The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae native to sub-Saharan Africa. It breeds in both wet and arid habitats.It is sometimes called the “undertaker bird” due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes a large…

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Industrial copper production began in the Copperbelt in 1908. Although copper had been produced at Kansanshi and Bwana Mkubwa in 1908 and 1911, respectively, the first commercial mine in Zambia was established in Luanshya in 1928. From 1928 to 1969, just two private mining firms operated: Rhodesia Selection Trust and…

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The crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), also known as the African crested porcupine, is a species of rodent in the family Hystricidae and is native to sub-Saharan Africa. Stamps & Postal Products 1972 Conservation Year (1st Issue) – 15n Porcupine References Wikipedia: Crested porcupine

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The lechwe, red lechwe, or southern lechwe (Kobus leche) is an antelope found in wetlands of south central Africa. The lechwe is native to Zambia and are found in marshy areas where they are an important herbivore of aquatic plants. They are golden brown with white bellies. Males are darker…

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Kafue National Park was formally proclaimed on 20 April 1950 and included the former Kafue Game Reserve and the Southern Province portion of the Cordon Controlled Area. The park was recognised as one of the most prolific game areas in Central Africa and was seen as a source of tourism…

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The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa. The lion inhabits grasslands, savannahs and shrublands. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is a social species, forming groups…

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During the 1960s, many African nations became independent of their Colonial rulers. Zambia achieved independence from Britain on 24 October 1964. Following neighbouring East African countries, Zambia saw tourism as a potential foreign-currency earner and an industry that could bring a significant income to the country’s remoter regions. This was…

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The Sumbu Game Reserve, located on the south-western shores of Lake Tanganyika, was created in 1942. Within the reserve was Kasaba Bay. The reserve was one of the smaller animal sanctuaries, holding a number of elephant, hippo and antelope. In 1971 it became Sumbu National Park. Locations Kasaba Bay

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Kingstons (Zambia) Ltd was located in Kingstons Building, President Avenue, Ndola. The business was the largest commercial outlet for bookshops in Zambia with branches in Mufulira, Chingola, Livingstone, Kitwe and Lusaka. In addition to the wholesale and retail merchandising of books, they also distributed magazines and newspapers from Southern Africa,…

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