The secret lives of Karoo owls
The next time a distant hoot drifts across the dark, it is worth pausing for a moment. An owl is beginning another night's work somewhere beyond the reach of the stoep light.
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Karoo Lifestyle
The strange mixture of conservatism and creativity in the Karoo
The Karoo is still one of South Africa’s most fascinating contradictions. Deeply conservative in many ways, it has also become a powerful centre for creativity, attracting artists, writers and dreamers drawn to its isolation and immense landscapes.
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The secret lives of Karoo owls
The next time a distant hoot drifts across the dark, it is worth pausing for a moment. An owl is beginning another night's work somewhere beyond the reach of the stoep light.
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