Although his nationalization of the copper mining industry in the late 1960s and the volatility of international copper prices contributed to increased economic problems, matters were aggravated by his logistical support for the black nationalist movements in Ian Smith's Rhodesian Republic, South West Africa, Angola, and Mozambique.

Although officially denied by the Nigerian government, Nigeria is known to have also provided secret military training at the Kaduna first mechanized army division and provided other material support to Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe's guerrilla forces during the Rhodesian Bush War ( Renamed Zimbabwe in 1979 ) of independence against white minority rule of Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith which was armed and financed by the regime in South Africa.

Although Rhodesia had excellent armed forces, which included highly decorated and effective services such as the Rhodesian Air Force, and the Rhodesian Army, its size relative to the larger Black African nations surrounding it, a lack of support from crucial Western suppliers, and aid provided by the Soviet Union to its insurgents put the country in a precarious situation.

Although low on fuel, the Dakota manages to cross into nearby Rhodesia, where Fynn is refused landing permission until the Rhodesian authorities learn that Julius Limbani is aboard.

Although Haeckel is proven right about the allantois, the utilization of Krause ’ s embryo as justification turns out to be problematic, for the embryo is that of a bird rather than a human.

Although all sea ducks readily feed on shallow-water molluscs, no Western Atlantic bird species seems to have been as dependent on such food as much as the Labrador Duck.

Although descriptions ( and life-span ) vary, the Egyptian phoenix ( Bennu bird ) became popular in early Christian art, literature and Christian symbolism, as a symbol of Christ representing his resurrection, immortality, and life-after-death.

Although she appears as one of the series ' major villains, she is frequently a source of comic relief: In Magica's final scene in the series for example, she attempts to send Scrooge's " tin man back to OZ ", but is herself sent elsewhere in a whirlwind when a Quackenyeeken Yeeker bird yeeks in fear, causing her jar of magic dust to break open and carry her away.

Although the human soul was sometimes symbolically or literally depicted in ancient cultures as a bird or other animal, it was widely held that the soul was an exact reproduction of the body in every feature, even down to clothing the person wore.

Although modern critics of Carson have argued that the bird deaths were caused by other factors such as mercury poisoning in the soil, spraying against elm bark beetles declined very rapidly after 1962, a trend aided by fungicides without dangerous side-effects being discovered for the first time after many years of research.

Although they do not look like torii and serve a different function, these " bird perches " show how birds in several Asian cultures are believed to have magic or spiritual properties, and may therefore help explain the enigmatic literal meaning of the torii's name (" bird perch ").

Although several subspecies are recognised, the appearance of this bird varies little across its extensive range.

Although the Australian Brushturkey is the only species of bird in which sex ratio is confirmed to be incubation-temperature dependent, it is speculated that this is common to all Megapodes, as they share nesting methods unique among birds.

Although generally a peaceful bird, which lives quite happily alongside humans, the Willie Wagtail will defend its nest aggressively.

Although his artistic works and romantic depiction of avian life inspired many bird enthusiasts and conservation organizations, the writings of John James Audubon, by modern standards, show insensitivity toward bird conservation as he shot and collected hundreds of specimens.

Although any of these tests can confirm psittacosis, false negatives are possible and so a combination of clinical and lab tests is recommended before giving the bird a clean bill of health.

* Although Plasmodium gallinaceum ( subgenus Haemamoeba ) and Plasmodium elongatum ( subgenus Huffia ) appear be related here there are so few bird species ( three ) included, this tree may not accurately reflect their real relationship.

Although there is no statue of Arthur on Frogstar B, the bird people came about the same way ; there is no archeologist called Lintilla in the part of the books that concerns itself with Frogstar B ; however, the spaceport with the massively delayed spaceship is there.

Although flight is as natural a mode of transportation for Angel as for a bird, he can only fly nonstop under his own power for around half a day.

Although some controversy surrounds bird feeding ( see bird feeder for details ), an increase in backyard feeding by humans has generally been beneficial to this species.

Although numbers have declined steeply in western Europe, this bird is classed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its huge range and large, apparently stable, populations in Russia and Kazakhstan.

Although it has vanished from much of its historic range, this bird was once found in suitable habitats in Eurasia everywhere between latitudes 41 ° N and 62 ° N.

Although one bird will know many songs — as many as 20 different tunes with as many as 1000 improvised variations on the basic theme ,— unlike thrushes, the Song Sparrow usually repeats the same song many times before switching to a different song.

Although the idea of placing an automaton cuckoo bird in a clock to announce the passing of time did not originate in the Black Forest, it is necessary to emphasize that the cuckoo clock as we know it today, comes from this region located in southwest Germany whose tradition of clockmaking started in the late 17th century.

Although her native tongue was Poitevin, she was taught to read and speak Latin, was well versed in music and literature, and schooled in riding, hawking, and hunting.

Although some believe that the word ' louvre ' may refer to the structure's status as the largest in late 12th century Paris ( from the French L ' Œuvre, masterpiece ) – or to its location in a forest ( from the French rouvre, oak ) – one finds in the authoritative Larousse that it derives from an association with wolf hunting den ( via Latin: lupus, lower Empire: lupara ).

Although it is closely related to the brown bear, it has evolved to occupy a narrower ecological niche, with many body characteristics adapted for cold temperatures, for moving across snow, ice, and open water, and for hunting the seals which make up most of its diet.

Although the breed did not apparently experience any significant change in the 18th and 19th centuries, and was kept in its vocation as a swift hunting dog, maybe the most telling proverb which mentions the Galgo, is the one dating from the first years of the nineteenth Century:

Although the safari was ostensibly conducted in the name of science, it was as much a political and social event as it was a hunting excursion ; Roosevelt interacted with renowned professional hunters and land-owning families, and met many native peoples and local leaders.

Although prehistoric hunting and gathering is generally considered to have had little ecological impact, early whaling in the Arctic may have altered freshwater ecology.

Although their main hunting technique is perch-and-pounce, they are agile birds with a swift, goshawk-like wing action and the ability to manoeuvre rapidly when pursuing prey or hawking for insects.

Although they are reconciled, Procris suspects that her husband has a lover, because he is often away hunting.

Although they used the region primarily as hunting grounds, the Chicakamauga faction of the Cherokee vehemently fought white settlement in their territory, frequently leading raids on households, even through the signing of various peace treaties, alternating short periods of peace with violent hostility, until forcibly marched from their territory by the U. S. government on the " Trail of Tears ".

Although this bolt system has been rarely used in commercial sporting rifles ( the Vostok brand target rifles being the most recognized ) and never outside of Russia, large numbers of military surplus Mosin-Nagant rifles have been sporterized for use as hunting rifles in the years since WWII.

Although there were no known Indian settlements within the county, several sites were maintained as hunting camps.

Although isolated and definitely northern, it was an attractive base for its pleasing North Woods location and its proximity to outdoor activities off the base, including hunting, fishing, boating, and winter sports including skiing at Marquette Mountain recreational area, as well as the venues on site ( base lake, ski hill, and others ).

Although not directly related to farming, another vital part of the Fertile area economy is hunting and fishing.

Although neither tribe had any substantial villages in the area, they used the land as hunting grounds.

Although the part of town now called Buer was first mentioned by Heribert I in a document as Puira in 1003, there were hunting people on a hill north of the Emscher as early as the Bronze Age – and therefore earlier than 1000 BC.

Although the islands were already abundant with resources for hunting and dry-rice farming, Yayoi farmers created more productive wet-rice paddy field systems.

Although it seems to be left ambiguous as to whether Benny is real or the Prophets ' creation, at the end of this episode, the wormhole alien he was hunting says, " The Kosst Amojan tried to stop you with a false vision ," implying that the Pah-wraiths was implanting the Russell fantasy into Sisko's mind to throw him off his mission.

Although one of the world's most numerous ducks, the combination of hunting with other factors has led to population declines, and local restrictions on hunting have been introduced at times to help conserve numbers.

Although hunting in the area was enjoyed by sportsmen both before and after Hearst's ownership, Hearst did not allow any hunting on his property, and the California State Military Museum has concluded that The Hacienda was not built as a hunting lodge.

Although once hunted extensively for its fur in Australia, the common brushtail possum is now protected in mainland states, but only partially protected in Tasmania where there is an annual hunting season.