1. Secretary Bird in the act of killing a snake. When the snake is 



large and venomous, such as a Cobra, or Puff Adder, the bird 

 employs various tactics. 



2. Nest of a Black Crow on the top of a telegraph pole. There is a single 



wire line between Springfontein and Clanwilliam, and a special 

 man is employed to ride alongside the line to clear the poles of 

 crow's nests which cause short circuiting. (Photo by Sir Frederick 

 Smith.) 



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