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Skill Level :	From simple to complex
Clear diagrams?	Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Yes
Photos of completed models?	No
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	Yes

Overall Impression

This book is about animals that can be found on the African continent.
It begins with two simple plant models, and terminates with a fantastic
spotted giraffe, that uses both sides of the paper to create spots.
Each model is accompanied with an explanation about the animal depicted.

The Models

Model	Notes	Photo (Click for a larger image)
Grass		Folded by Christian Weinert
Tree		Folded by Christian Weinert
Sacred Ibis		Folded by Illya Arcos
Crowned crane		Folded by Illya Arcos
Flamingo		Folded by Christian Weinert
Crocodile		Folded by Christian Weinert
Hippopotamus		Folded by Illya Arcos
Snake		Folded by Illya Arcos
Chameleon
Bee-eater		Folded by Illya Arcos
Hoopoe		Folded by Illya Arcos
Hornbill		Folded by Illya Arcos
Gorilla		Folded by Christian Weinert
Chimpanzee		Folded by Sunmaid
African elephant
Ostrich		Folded by Illya Arcos
Vulture		Folded by Gabriel Vong
Aardvark		Folded by Illya Arcos
Rhinoceros		Folded by Christian Weinert
Gazelle		Folded by Origami Plaza
Lion
Zebra	Also published in Origami USA 1990 convention book
Giraffe	Also published in Origami USA 1991 convention book
Spotted giraffe	Very nice color-change effect