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	Serengeti National Park, a photo safari travel guide by iserengeti.com
		And its precisely the large bearded antelope of the acacia savanna and short-grass plains, known also as gnu, the most numerous inhabitant of the Masai Mara (as it is of the Serengeti), with an estimated population of almost 2 million individuals living in the Great Serengeti ecosystem.
		The Maasai Mara is a major research centre for the spotted hyena.
		It's here, on the banks of the Mara River, where the migratory herds of the Great Migration make their mass crossing, that one of the most dramatic spectacles of nature is consumed.
	www.iserengeti.com /masai-mara.html (634 words)

	Mara (mammal) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The maras (Dolichotis) are a genus of the cavy family.
		Patagonian Maras are often kept in zoos or as pets and is also known as "Patagonian cavy" or "Patagonian hare".
		Maras have been described as resembling long-legged rabbits.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mara_(mammal) (242 words)

	Wild Dogs - Invasive Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Also in the Mara study population from 1987 onwards, sporadic experimental rabies vaccinations were carried out despite the lack of any serological evidence at that time that the packs in the Mara had been exposed to rabies virus.
		The rationale for the initial sporadic Mara vaccination of a few individuals in the Aitong pack in 1987 and subsequently, using inactivated vaccines developed for domestic dogs, in the absence of any confirmed threat of rabies is therefore unclear.
		Yet it was mainly on the basis of this 'incomplete' and inaccurate data from the Mara (Burrows et al 1995), the northern sector of the same ecosystem in Ginsberg's analysis that, in 1993, CSG recommended the lifting of the moratorium on handling in Serengeti.
	www.africanconservation.org /wilddogs/invasiveresearch.html (7057 words)

	Kicheche Mara Camp, Kenya - Guiding courses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Hopefully by the end of the week you will be able to identify the call of a paradise flycatcher, spot the tracks of a Zebra and the droppings of a giraffe as well as have many memorable wildlife sightings to take home with you.
		There are many species of birds that live in the camp area and it is not unusual for wildlife to roam past or through the camp by day and (especially) at night.
		The grass and trees of this area are generally indicative of the Mara as a whole and there is often excellent tracking from the camp itself.
	www.kicheche.com /safari-skills.htm (636 words)

	The Probert Encyclopaedia - Animals And Plants (I-N)
		A manatee is a herbivorous marine mammal of the family Manatidae of the order Sirenia inhabiting the warm shores and great river mouths of South America, Central America, Florida and west Africa.
		The mara is one of two species of rodents, genus Dolichotis of the guinea-pig family, occurring in Argentina, with long back limbs and a short tail.
		The marten is a carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes.
	www.fas.org /news/reference/probert/B6.HTM (6938 words)

	Masai Mara National Reserve
		In addition to the numerous mammals, over 450 species of birds have been recorded, including 57 species of birds of prey.
		Road: The main access to the Mara Reserve is through Narok town, 141km to the west of Nairobi, and the last stop for buying food, water and petrol.
		The journey to the Masai Mara is fascinating in itself, crossing through the Rift Valley over dry range lands.
	www.wonderfultours.com /kenya/national-parks/masai-mara.htm (405 words)

	Terras Mak's Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		By the time Mara was 16, she was out on her own minor quests in assistance of nature.
		Though Klassinna was the elder and more stubborn of the two, Mara found her company quite refreshing, if not wholly acceptable, at times.
		Mara's current whereabouts are unknown; however, there have been reports of a girl with oddly shaded pink hair seen in the villages throughout Amn...
	www.geocities.com /terras_mak/mara.html (152 words)

	--[GetawaytoAfrica.com - Getaway magazine]--
		Mammal enthusiasts will be interested to know that you can take a game drive into the hills near Siana Springs where there is a good chance of seeing the unusual striped hyena.
		The official guidebook tells us their numbers increased in the Mara from an all-time low of 13 in previous years to 21 in 1988 and it was heart-warming to observe one of these seriously endangered pachyderms browsing contentedly among Masai cattle near a small settlement just outside the park.
		Grassland is the dominant vegetation community, covering the Central Plains (situated between the Mara River and the Ngama Hills) and the Mara Triangle (the poorly drained area of flcotton soil between the Mara River and the Siria Escarpment).
	www.getawaytoafrica.com /content/magazine/features/feature.asp?id=131&fe_page=3 (1125 words)

	Patagonian Mara - National Zoo\| FONZ
		Also known as the Patagonian cavy, this large rodent is one of the world's few monogamous mammals.
		Maras may produce three or four litters (usually two young) per year.
		Patagonian maras are in the Family Caviidae, which includes cavies and guinea pigs.
	nationalzoo.si.edu /Animals/SmallMammals/fact-mara.cfm (98 words)

	Naturetrek - Bargain Tours: Mammals
		There are not the huge numbers of large mammals to be found here as in other parts of Africa, but the species that do live here are cleverly adapted to their unique surroundings and very special indeed.
		All of these and several other mammals found no-where else but Ethiopia, will be viewed on this tour, along with general natural history, cultural and birdwatching attractions.
		The aim of the holiday will be to gain a thorough appreciation of the mammals (and, to a lesser extent, the birds) of one of the most famous and best National Parks in Africa.
	www.naturetrek.co.uk /bargain-mammals.asp (672 words)

	mammal watching in africa
		While mammal watchers in Europe or North America may be thrilled to encounter a hedgehog or weasel, such small creatures are hardly noticed in Africa although they are often just as fascinating as larger mammals.
		Even antelope, many of which are truly impressive mammals, are usually taken for granted by visitors to Africa who are often on a quest to see the ‘biggest’, ‘rarest’ or most ‘fearsome’ animals.
		This culture of ‘mammal watching’ has clearly been influenced by television which is obviously driven to produce programmes which out-compete their competitors with more action, more drama, more blood.
	www.wildwatch.com /resources/mammals/mammalwatching.asp (1051 words)

	Mara at the Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas
		Mara at the Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas
		Mara are rodents belonging to the family Cavidae, so are related to the Guinea pigs and cavys.
		The maras gestation period (or pregnancy) is 90 days.
	www.cstwp.co.uk /mara.html (71 words)

	Mara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		in the Bible, Naomi called herself Mara after she suffered the deaths of her husband and her two sons
		Mara was the nickname of career diplomat and former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari
		This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name.
	bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/m/ma/mara.html (134 words)

	Animal Planet :: Wildebeest Migrate
		But, because of the late start of the rainy season and the brush fires, the animal trek this year is not quite like all the others.
		This year, according to travel agents' blurb, was supposed to have been the biggest animal migration for 100 years, with some tourist brochures speaking of two million animals.
		For some reason, the animals avoided their normal crossing point at the Mara River and instead forded the remote Sand River at the extreme southwestern point of the nature reserve.
	animal.discovery.com /news/afp/20030811/wildebeest.html (589 words)

	Visuals Unlimited Stock Photography
		The microbial parasites are ingested by the insect vector during a blood meal from a mammal or human.
		The parasites are ingested by the insect vector during a blood meal from a mammal or human.
		vu900219 - Hair cells in a mammal cochlea, the portion of the inner ear that is responsible for hearing.
	www.visualsunlimited.com /browse/vu900/dirpage.html (14233 words)

	Aardvark \| Mammal \| Sub-Saharan Africa... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The most unique feature of the Aardvark is its teeth, which are fewer than other mammals and in adults are only found in the back of the jaw.
		The teeth are not attached to the jaw and grow continuously throughout the Aardvark's lifetime.
		The teeth are not covered in enamel like other mammals but instead are covered with a layer of cement.
	lodges.safari.co.za /africa_aardvark.html (522 words)

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		The Masai Mara's quantity and variety of wildlife is breathtaking.
		The reserve is perhaps most famous for its lions, which are found in large numbers, and for the annual wildebeest migration, known as the Great Migration, largely considered one of World's most exceptional natural phenomena.
		Hippopotami and crocodiles are found in large groups all along the Mara and Talek Rivers.
	www.masai-mara.net /introduction.html (651 words)

	Kenya fly-in Safaris, Kenya Safari in Africa - Kenyan and African photo safaris
		Everything is big in the Mara Reserve, from the herds of zebra and wildebeest, which originate in the Serengeti, to the many prides of lion that rest and laze in the shade.
		The Masai Mara is home to over 80 species of mammals, including the big five (elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino) and over 300 species of birds.
		In Maa, the language of the Masai, the word Mara means spotted: referring to the verdant landscape of rolling hills pierced by a mosaic of bushes and small forests.
	www.fisheaglesafaris.com /fly_keny2.htm (3414 words)

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		As the mara got older, other fruit and vegetables were gradually introduced to get him used to the diet fed to the adult maras; these were broccoli, celery, tomato, cucumber and brown bread.
		The mara was monitored to make sure he was all right outside, mainly in case it rained too heavily, but whenever it did rain he immediately went into the small hut which had been provided for him.
		The mara initially had little fear of our visitors, so it was decided to introduce him to the group out of hours, until he had learned to move away from people.
	www.zoonews.ws /IZN/308/IZN-308.html (20524 words)

	Masai Mara Game Reserve: Savannah
		The Masai Mara is the geological continuation of the Serengeti.
		I think International Expeditions put the Masai Mara last on the itinerary because (1) it has a lot of lions, and people like to see lions in Africa, and (2) the drivers are allowed to drive anywhere they want, rather than sticking to predefined "roads" (dirt trails) as at most other parks.
		The Masai Mara is mostly wide open grassy savannah spotted with occasional acacia trees, though the large and important Mara River cuts through it.
	www.wildherps.com /travels/Africa2000/Masai_savannah.html (448 words)

	Masai Mara Animals - A guide for a Photographic Safari in the Masai Mara
		Giraffes are famous for their long necks which allow them to browse on the leaves of trees, and elongated forelegs (which appear much longer than the hind legs, but in reality, are only 1/10th longer).
		The bony structure of the neck is essentially unchanged from that of other mammals: there are no extra vertebrae, but each of the seven bones is greatly enlarged.
		The longer a neck is, and the heavier the head at the end of the neck, the greater force a giraffe will be able to deliver in a blow.
	www.masai-mara.net /masai_mara_animals/giraffe.html (719 words)

	Kenya 2002
		The Mara is part of the Serengeti ecosystem, which extends southward into Tanzania for over 150 miles.
		The plains in the Mara are full of Thompson's gazelle, Grant's gazelle, Masai Giraffe, Common Zebra, Wildebeest, Topi, Impala, Defassa Waterbuck, Elephants, jackals, bat-eared foxes, hyenas, mongoose, and many others.
		The Mara is the best and our carefully chosen camp is right in the middle of all the wildlife.
	www.gerlachnaturephoto.com /Kenya2002.html (2224 words)

	Birdwatching trip report from Kenya - surfbirds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This book covers a greater region thus a greater number of specie are depicted but generally the illustrations are just adequate and a poor relation to those in the previous book.
		3.The mammal guide is the best for the whole continent as all mammal species are represented and most are illustrated.
		Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara: A busy lodge but the grounds are for good birding and it has it's own small nature trail on a wooden boardwalk above a wetland patch and overlooking a large water hole.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/kenya-sa-0601.html (2427 words)

	African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) ... Invastive Research, Reduced Longevity and Mortality ... Roger Burrows (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Such protection would have ceased within a few years of the rinderpest decline as wild dog females born post rinderpest failed to pass on maternal protection to their pups.
		It was the lack of young adults combined with a lack of immigrants which led to a slow decline in adult numbers on the plains (Appendix 6) not the increase in the Spotted hyaena population commuting to the plains in the wet season the resident population remained stable (Burrows et al 1994).
		All blood samples taken between 1985-91 from Serengeti and Mara wild dogs were seronegative for exposure to canine distemper virus; the only confirmed disease related mortality during this period was from rabies.
	www.africanconservation.org /wilddogs/invasiveresearchappendices.html (5183 words)

	Olonana - Kenya -
		Situated on the banks of the picturesque Mara River is Olonana, a premier bush camp whose unique location offers remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers.
		The annual wildebeest migration traditionally is present in the Mara from August-October and at this time nature's dramas unfold before your very eyes at every turn.
		As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day.
	www.goafricansafaris.com /content/view/63 (543 words)

	Holiday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Maasai Mara Game Reserve is widely considered to be Africa's greatest reserve where the Maasai community co-exists in harmony with the wildlife.
		The Mara is home to a breathtaking array of life.
		The Mara and Talek rivers brim with Hippos and Crocodiles.
	www.kenyaembassy-uae.org /Cottstravel.htm (3260 words)

	Masai Mara, Kenya; Safari in the Masai Mara Reserve; video, reviews
		This vast plain in hemmed in to the west by the Oloololo Escarpment and to the East by the Ngama Hills, the Mara is split in two by the river of the same name, forming the Central Plains and the Mara Triangle, arguably the greatest safari region on the planet.
		Approximately 1,800 square kilometers of designated animal reserve, the park contains a stunning array of big mammal wildlife, in particular the big cats and the Great Migration that visits annually.
		The terrain of the reserve is primarily open grassland, with clusters of the distinctive acacia tree in the south-east region.
	www.kenyaodyssey.com /masai-mara/masai-mara.htm (306 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Kenya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A pre-breakfast drive from the Mara Serena down to the Mara River gave us great close-up views of a lone Lioness (resting up after the night's hunt?) and our only Saddle-billed Stork and Kittlitz's Plover of the trip.
		After a great breakfast at Mara Serena we headed off to the Oloololo Gate on the far western edge of the Mara.
		Mammals at Lake Nakuru included Rothschild's Giraffe, Eland, Defassa Waterbuck, White Rhinoceros and a fantastic view of two Leopards - perhaps a mother and daughter. The Leopards had draped themselves over some dead trees and simply lay there in full view of ten astounded hard-core birders.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/kenya/kenya3/kenya-dec2001.htm (1353 words)

	Access NOAA - December, 2002
		Under the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the office develops, implements, and administers programs for the protection, conservation and recovery of whales, dolphins and porpoises and most seals and sea lions.
		Their studies are contributing to a growing, worldwide effort of marine mammal biomonitoring, not only to help assess health and contaminant loads, but also to assist in determining the impact of human activity on marine mammals, marine food chains and marine ecosystem health.
		Scott was accompanied to Florida by Mara Brown from his office and Trevor Spradlin from the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources.
	www.accessnoaa.noaa.gov /dolphins.html (804 words)

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