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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Puku - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Puku (Kobus vardonii) is an antelope found in wet grasslands in southern Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia.
Puku are sandy brown in colour, the underbelly is a slightly lighter brown.
Puku are crepuscular, they are active in the early morning and late afternoon.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Puku   (184 words)

  
 PukuPan Safari Lodge in the Kafue National Park, Zambia
Puku Pan is a small but unique lodge on an isolated stretch of the Kufue river in the Namwala West game management area.
For those interested in bird life or fishing, Puku Pan is a delight; well over three hundred species of birds have been identified in the area and bream, barbell, catfish and pike are plentiful.
The lodge is named after the Puku, an antelope similar in size and behaviour to the impala but closely related to the lechwe.
www.pukupan.com   (465 words)

  
 Puku - Kobus vardonii of Southern Africa
Puku are medium-sized antelope, usually golden-brown or orangy-brown in colour.
Puku have disappeared from many parts of their former range, although they are protected in some reserves.
Territorial puku males herd their harems into well-defined territories, and although they tend to chase off other males, they sometimes tolerate small bachelor herds, provided their members have no sexual interest in the females.
www.asa.org.za /ecotravel/Guides/Maps/Wildlife/Mammals/Puku.htm   (399 words)

  
 Puku Ridge Tented Camp - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia: Zambia Safari
Named for the elusive Puku antelope which never strays far from water, this beautiful camp among the trees is landscaped into a secluded ridge overlooking the Kakumbu Valley in the southern section of South Luagwa National Park.
Puku Ridge inhabits a remote world of its own, watching the ancient patterns of life and survival while treating its visitors to enjoyably civilised hospitality.
Puku Ridge is a new camp (opened July 2003) operated by Star of Africa.
www.eyesonafrica.net /african-safari-zambia/puku-ridge.htm   (561 words)

  
 Puku
Puku stand at an average height of between 90 to 100cm at the shoulder.
Puku are gregarious and occur in small herds numbering between 5 and 30 individuals.
Puku are most active during the twilights hours of dawn and dusk.
www.african-hunter.com /puku.htm   (289 words)

  
 Puku Ridge Tented Camp; South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Puku Ridge is an exclusive tented camp located in a remote wildlife area within the South Luangwa National Park, combining a sense of wilderness with high levels of comfort.
Guests at Puku Ridge are offered the full range of South Luangwa activities, including game-drives in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives with a spotlight to search for elusive nocturnal species, and walking safaris.
Being in a wilderness zone within the National Park affords guests at Puku Ridge a high degree of exclusivity, and it is highly unlikely that you will encounter any other visitors during your outings through the concession.
www.classicafrica.com /portfolio/puku_1.htm   (442 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Puku
The conservation status of a species is an indicator of the likelihood of that species continuing to survive.
Jump to: navigation, search Genera Aepyceros Alcelaphus Antidorcas Antilope Cephalophus Connochaetes Damaliscus Gazella Hippotragus Kobus Madoqua Neotragus Oreotragus Oryx Ourebia Pantholops Procapra Sylvicapra Taurotragus Tragelaphus and others The antelope are a group of herbivorous African animals of the family Bovidae, distinguished by a pair of hollow horns on their heads.
A territory is a defined area (including land and waters), usually considered to be a possession of an animal, person, organization, or institution.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Puku   (658 words)

  
 Puku Ridge Tented Camp
Puku Ridge tented camp is located1 in a remote wildlife area in South Luangwa National Park.
Puku Ridge is located in a very high game rich wild life area.
Named for the elusive Puku antelope which never strays far from water, this beautiful camp among the trees overlooks a sweeping expanse of the fertile Kakumbi dambo (valley).
www.safarisafrica.com /CampsandLodges/pukuridge.htm   (406 words)

  
 Puku
Feeding activity of the puku is generally limited to the early mornings and late afternoons, although this period may extend long after dark.
The puku is more adaptable in terms of habitat requirements than the kob, and will inhabit areas of open woodland if conditions are suitable.
The puku was named in honour of Major Frank Vardon, an English elephant hunter, and a friend of Livingstone when in Africa about the year 1850.
www.ultimateungulate.com /Artiodactyla/Kobus_vardonii.html   (426 words)

  
 The Unreached Peoples Prayer Profiles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Puku became foot soldiers, bodyguards, and slaves for the Kebbi.
Puku compounds consist of round huts with mud walls and thatched roofs.
When a Puku woman is pregnant, she must not eat certain foods, leave her hut at midday, or enter water for fear of evil spirits.
www.ksafe.com /profiles/p_code4/1067.html   (830 words)

  
 Bellyputter.com - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
While a bold claim, they are not far off the mark, and at the PGA equipment show in Orlando they are showing this claim to the golfing world.
Puku Golf is a relatively new company in the golfing world but seems to so far be making plenty of innovations to their belly-putters.
Now, about their putter - The Puku putter's main claims to fame are as follows: Firstly, and this is my personal favorite feature, all Puku putters are adjustable in length.
www.bellyputter.com /lc/001   (369 words)

  
 Puku Ridge Tented Camp, South Luangwa, ZAMBIA
This tented safari camp is in a remote wildlife area in South Luangwa National Park.
Named for the elusive Puku antelope which never strays far from water, this beautiful camp among the trees overlooks a sweeping expanse of the fertile Kakumbi dambo (valley) near Chichele.
Experts have dubbed this as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world...
www.e-gnu.com /puku_ridge_tented_camp_zambia.html   (286 words)

  
 PukuPan Safari Lodge - Puku Pan - Safari   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The professional staff of Puku Pan aims at providing a wide range of game viewing experiences and outside activities.
Puku Pan provides excellent hiking opportunites and wondering through the unspoiled myombo woodlands and wetlands of Kafue National Park you will encounter large groups of Puku and Impala, you may find Kudu, Hartebeast, Bushbuck, Wharthog and Sable and you may have a breathtaking encounter with elephants or buffelos.
Here is a small example of the game seen around Puku Pan.By clicking on the image the full scale picture will be shown.
www.pukupan.com /safari.htm   (184 words)

  
 purl.co.nz
This in itself is a miracle and a wonderful feeling - but he is a buuuussssyyy boy and during the night he keeps me up with his somersaults and kicks.
Puku had her 4 month birthday on the weekend and we were blessed with the flu and a bladder infection - WOHOO!
She is obviously a night time baby, because just when I start to fall asleep, she thinks it would be fun to start a bit of a boogie.
purl.co.nz   (1195 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Wild Planet Aquapets Special Encore Edition Buddy Pack Muku & Puku at Epinions.com
In the center of the base is the Aquapet's "special power sign;" Miku's is the ocean, and Puku's is optimism.
Miku's normal blue color has been replaced with a purple base and sparkling lavender body, while Puku is much the same, only with a darker pink sparkling body.
At this rate, we are going to have to add more of these heinous beings to our house just to keep peace among the children, and it's not something I'm looking forward to.
www.epinions.com /content_167217761924   (757 words)

  
 Puku Hunting Lodges, Ranches, and Cabins   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Puku lodges, ranches, and hunting cabins brought to you by Hot Spot Lodges.
These Puku hunting lodges and ranches can help you have a successful trip.
Find a Puku lodge or read reviews about experiences from other hunters.
www.hotspotlodges.com /hunting/a_Puku_hunting_lodges.asp   (113 words)

  
 ADW: Kobus vardonii: Information
After five years of anti-poaching control the number of individual puku increased two fold.
This provides hope for the regeneration of the species in areas where its numbers have been depleted (Goldspink, Holland, Sweet, and Stjernstedt, 1998).
A note on the distribution and abundance of puku, Kobus vardoni livingstone, in Kasanak National Park, Zambia.
animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu /site/accounts/information/Kobus_vardonii.html   (662 words)

  
 - SHOP.COM
A traditional circular horn called Waqra - Puku (horn - to blow) from the Area Of Huaytara, Santiago, Peru.
A number of bull horns assembled with internal metal tubes and external leather bindings.
All other designated trademarks, copyrights and brands are the property of their respective owners.
www.shop.com /op/aprod-p27486160   (216 words)

  
 Aquapets Special Encore Edition Buddy Pack: Muku & Puku - Exclusively at Toys"R"Us!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Aquapets Special Encore Edition Buddy Pack: Muku & Puku - Exclusively at Toys"R"Us!
Comment: One of my friends have 2, the normail kind as well as the mutant 1.
If I could, I would rate this toy 0.
www.findtutorials.com /shop/B00062J99A/Aquapets_Special_Encore_Edition_Buddy_Pack_Muku_Puku___Exclusively_at_Toys_R_Us!.html   (541 words)

  
 Puku Hunting African Safaris - 11-11-2005
Puku Hunting African Safaris and Rowland Ward SCI World Record Score - rowland ward and sci world record book score for puku hunting african safaris
Range: Almost exclusively hunted in Zambia (when open), but also occurs in parts of Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zaire; May - November.
Natural History: Feeding activity of the Puku is generally limited to the early mornings and late afternoons, although this period may extend long after dark.
www.bluewaterbiggame.com /game/puku.cfm   (386 words)

  
 New Zealand English -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Intriguingly, several Maori words are used in English as lighthearted, or even slang, equivalents of their more common English counterparts.
The term puku for stomach, for example, is more likely to be encountered during a friendly chat than in more formal circumstances.
(An African antelope closely related to the waterbuck) puku: belly, usually a big one
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ne/new_zealand_english.htm   (4428 words)

  
 TE PUKU LIMITED - Friday 11th November 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
TE PUKU LIMITED - Friday 11th November 2005
TE PUKU LIMITED - Reg No : 02529866
This will include all the Incorporation and Directors documents.
www.ukdatanet.com /azlistings/02529866.html   (83 words)

  
 Puku - Exclusively at Toys"R"Us! | Taran's Tree House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Through our special relationship with Amazon, you can get a discount of $12.70 off the retail price of $17.99.
Discount pricing is subject to change, in order to get the Toy Puku Exclusively at Toys R Us at this reduced price, you must buy now!
Through our special relationship with Amazon, you can get a discount of $3.00 off the retail price of $12.99.
taranstreehouse.net /amazon/asin.B00062J99A.Toy_Puku_Exclusively_at_Toys_R_Us_.html   (236 words)

  
 Aquapets Special Encore Edition Buddy Pack: Muku & Puku - Exclusively at Toys"R"Us! - The Right Gift For Him   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Aquapets Special Encore Edition Buddy Pack: Muku and Puku - Exclusively at Toys"R"Us!
Toy / Aquapets Special Encore Edition Buddy Pack: Muku and Puku - Exclusively at Toys"R"Us!
It's extremely limited in that there's no real reward or consequence in the way you care for this toy (à la Tamagotchi); and, as many...
www.therightgiftforhim.com /store/asinsearch_B00062J99A   (283 words)

  
 Aquapet - Puku   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This thing is not rialy that fun for kids my age, but 5-8 year olds would love it!
Puku aquapet is one of the best toys I ever had!
Web Knowledge Online - 1997-2003 > Aquapet - Puku
www.wkonline.com /a/Aquapet__Puku_B0001GL1ME.htm   (55 words)

  
 puku   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kapai Puku speeds clear (The Press (Canterbury, New Zealand))
PREDATOR 'PUKU' DIVISION TWO Prop instrumental in putting Narberth in command.(Sport) (Wales On Sunday (Cardiff, Wales))
KOB - PUKU (WATERBUCK) (Earth Life Forms - Animals)
www.infoplease.com /ce6/sci/A0917832.html   (127 words)

  
 GameSpy: Marvelous Interactive Company Profile
Formerly known as Marvelous Entertainment, this Japanese publishing house acquired Victor Interactive and changed its name to Marvelous Interactive on April 1, 2002.
Puku Puku Tennen Kairanban: Welcome to Illusion Land
Speak and be heard on GameSpy's gamer panel!
www.gamespy.com /company/025/025686.html   (107 words)

  
 GameStats: Puku Puku Tennen Kairanban: Koi no Cupid Daisakusen
GameStats: Puku Puku Tennen Kairanban: Koi no Cupid Daisakusen
Puku Puku Tennen Kairanban: Koi no Cupid Daisakusen
Adventure variety game, based on the popular Japanese "Chiyao".
www.gamestats.com /objects/667/667068   (144 words)

  
 African Puku Hunting Safaris - 11-11-2005
African Puku Hunting Safaris and Rowland Ward SCI World Record Score - rowland ward and sci world record book score for african puku hunting
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www.bluewaterbiggame.com /game/african_puku.cfm   (137 words)

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