Author: tope_litcaf
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Giant Otter-shrew, Potamogale velox, nocturnal carnivorian animal falling under the tenrec family and not the shrew in spite of its name. Its monotypic Potamogale genus probably represents an early branch of the family. The Giant Otter-shrew is, like Otters which it shares superficial similarities with, capable in water. Its Central African rainforest distribution range extends…
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Giraffe is the tallest mammal; with very long neck, short upstanding mane, and high shoulders that slope steeply to the hindquarters. It is called Àgùnfôn in Yoruba. The end of the Pliocene epoch (2.5-6 million years ago) saw a number of long necked giraffids evolve, subsequently migrating out of Eurasia into Africa by way of…
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Global International College located in Admiralty Way, Lekki in Lagos is a co-educational institution with international outlook. The school pays attention to the variance in student learning ability, unlike many schools that c oncentrate only on the high achiever students. Academic year starts in September and in June. The school has achieved high success in…
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Graceful Chameleon, Chamaeleo gracilis, is a species of Chameleon native to Central African region, a specialized clad of lizard measuring about 40 cm, that can change color but which are basically olive green with white or black spots. The Graceful chameleon is very sensitive to temperature and humidity, enjoying only temperatures ranging from 17-23°C. In…
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Grange School is a secondary school, an offshoot of the elementary school that was established in 1958 primarily to educate children of West Air Corporation personnel. Traditionally, the school offers British Curriculum and students are prepared for the IGCSE. Grange school has an adaptable boarding system within its Ikeja GRA location. The long experience of…
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Greater Cane Rat, Thryonomys swinderianus, also known as Grasscutter, is one of the two species of Cane Rat, a large rodent genus distinguished by its stocky body, and a large, blunt head. Because of its size, this animal, called Oya in Yoruba, is valued for food and has become popular meat in western Africa. The…
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Green Monkey is a vegetarian, frugivorous primate with a black face, light greyish coat belonging in the Suborder Simiae and family, Cercopthecidae. Vervet monkeys (also called Grivet or Green Monkey) have a head-body length of 41 to 62 cm and a tail length of 53-72 cm. They have cheek-pouches allowing them to forage and store…
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Greensprings Schools educate pupils from foundation stage to post secondary levels. There are campuses in Anthony area and Lekki Peninsula. Students are been prepared for local and international examinations, including the UCLES. Greensprings is located in 32, Olatunde Ayoola Avenue, Anthony, Lagos as well as in Km 40 ,Lekki Epe Expressway, Awoyaya, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.…
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Grey Climbing Mouse, Dendromus melanotis, also called Dark-eared climbing mouse, is a species of rodent in the family of African rodents, Nesomyidae, found in Nigeria only in the Jos plateau as D. m. exoneratus. The grey climbing mouse may have ochraceuos-red or ash-grey upperparts with indistinct or dark dorsal stripe and white underparts. Their prehensile tails…
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Hallmark was established by Aralola Faturoti in the outskirts of Ondo town in 1995. Curriculum is Nigerian but some attention is paid to TOEFL and SAT. Far more hours is invested in Mathematics and English language subjects. The school is located in Italurowo Ondo-Akure Road, Ile-Oluji Junction, Ondo. Hallmark Secondary School has an impressive open…