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Nature in South Africa
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Nature in South Africa
Nicole, Mark, Minh An, Aaron
Kruger National Park
National Parks
Wildlife: The Kruger National Park is home to the famous Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos - as well as numerous other species of wildlife.
Conservation: The Kruger National Park is committed to conserving the natural environment and protecting endangered species.
Ecosystems: The Kruger National Park owns a variety of ecosystems, from savannas and grasslands to woodlands and forests.
Accommodation: The park offers a range of accommodation options to suit every budget and preference, from luxury lodges to campsites.
Activities: The Kruger National Park offers a range of activities to suit every interest, from game drives and bush walks to bird watching and photography.
Accessibility: The Kruger National Park is easily accessible by road and air, with several airports and major cities nearby.
accommodation: Unterkunft
accessibility: Zugänglichkeit
coneserving: beibehalten
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
The park is famous for its unique sandstone formations.
Wildlife: The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is home to a variety of wildlife
Hiking: The park offers a variety of hiking trails, ranging from easy walks to challenging hikes
Bird watching: The park is home to over 200 bird species, making it a popular destination for bird watching enthusiasts.
Cultural heritage: The park is located within the Basotho cultural region.
Accommodation: The park offers a variety of accommodation options, including camping sites, chalets, and lodges.
Accessibility: The Golden Gate Highlands National Park is easily accessible by car and is located approximately three hours from Johannesburg.
cultural heritage: kulturelles Erbe
sandstone formations:Sandsteinformationen
Climate
- Sub-tropical and temperate climate conditions
- Ocean along the east and west coasts
- Cool and wet climate in the Drakensberg region
- Warm and sub-tropical in the north east region
- Mediterranean climate in the south west region
- Warm dry desert environment in the central west and north west region
- Average annual rainfall: 469.9 mm with highest rainfall occurring November to March
- Annual temperature: as a whole 17.5°C, with average monthly temperatures ranging between 22°C (December, January) and 11°C (June, July)
Wildlife in South Africa
Wildlife
- Diverse because of different climate zones
- many different animals and species
- 297 species of mammals¹
- 849 species of bird
- 20,000 species of plants.
1: Säugetiere
African Elephant
- largest living terrestrial animal
- height up to 3,96m
- weight up to 10,4 tons
- life expectancy up to 70 years
- length of pregnancy: 22 months
- found in 37 african countries
- endangered species since 2021
- herbivore¹ that feeds on grasses, creepers, herbs, leaves and bark²
African Elephant
1, herbivore: Pflanzenfresser
2, bark: Rinde
Rhinoceros
- height up to 160cm (shoulder)
- weight up to 1.4 tons
- life expectancy up to 50 years
- duration of pregnancy 15 to 16 months
- critically endangered species due to hunting them for their horns
- found in south - east Africa
- herbivore
Rhinoceros
African Buffalo / Cape Buffalo
- Height up to 150cm
- weight up to 900kg
- life expectancy up to 25 years
- duration of pregnancy 11 months
- could become endangered by habitat loss and due to hunting
- herbivore
- found in south - east Africa
African Buffalo
Lion
- height up to 1.2 meters
- weight up to 250 kg
- life expectancy up to 18 years in the wild and up to 30 years in human care
- duration of pregnancy 110 days / 3.5 months
- feline¹
- carnivore²
- found in south - west and central Africa
Lion
1: Großkatze
2: Fleischfresser
Leopard
- height up to 75cm
- weight up to 75kg
- life expectancy up to 15 years, up to 23 years in captivity
- feline
- duration of pregnancy 90 to 150 days / 3 to 5 months
- found in Africa south of the Sahara and India
Leopard
- Earthquakes
- Deforestation
- Tornadoes and floods
- Major- and wildfires
- Droughts
- Oil spills
- Wood as fuels
- Wildlife and human
Challenges
Challenges in South Africa
- From 2001 to 2021, South Africa experienced a decrease of -1,9% in tree cover
- 90% of the population use wood as fuel
- From 2002 to 2021, South Africa lost 11.9kha of humid primary forest
- Making up 0.82% of its total tree cover loss in the same time period
- Total area of humid primary forest in South Africa decreased by 9.5% in this time period
Deforestation
Deforestation
Wildlife and human
- Relationship between humans and wildlife is challenging
- People demarcate their homes, communities and lands
- Wildlife do not recognise these borders
- They often go beyond the boundaries of parks
- Wildlife is not deterred by humans
Wildlife and
human
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Sources
Sources
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