South Africa Wildlife:
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Areas: Kruger, Addo Elephant, Marakele, Mountain Zebra, Richtersveld, Kgalagadi Transfrontier, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg.
Wildlife: Kruger National Park boasts the greatest African wildlife species diversity of any park in Africa - 146 mammals including the 'big five' (Lion, Leopeard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino). The 'big five' occurs in Kruger NP and many private game reserves in South Africa with exceptional wildlife viewing. Other wildlife species found in South Africa are zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wilddog, hyena, fackal, wildebeest, eland, and numerous other antelope. It's wildlife conservation efforts are world renowned and they are a leader in the conservation field.
Birdlife: Around 520 bird species occur in Kruger alone. A diverse number of other bird species occur in South Africa. Many are migratory, but there are a large number that are resident throughout the year.
Other interests: Kruger boasts 230 types of butterfly, 50 different snakes and 62 other reptile types. Of the 2000 plant species, 336 are trees. Insect and micro-organisms are uncountable.
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