Animals

It is not deadly, however, there are known cases of anaphylactic shock and cardiovascular collapse as a side effect of the sting.

Their diet consists of many tropical forest fruits. Over 238 species of plants have been recorded on ...

They can most often be observed in the morning or late evening because too high temperatures drive them to shaded places or to burrows.

Among some African tribes, hunting shoebills is forbidden and the bird is the subject of superstition. Some say that the mere mention of the bird's name on a boat trip can bring on a storm.

They spend most of their time on the ground, although they can climb and are sometimes found in trees.