South Africa is known for its flora and fauna. Nature lovers from all over the world come to view the Wildlife in South Africa. The Wildlife in South Africa is beautifully protected in the national parks and in the nature reserves of South Africa. Wildlife in South Africa comprises of almost 300 species of mammal and more than 500 bird species of birds. Countless insects and reptiles are also found in South Africa.
Some of the popular animals which are found in South Africa include:
- Antelope
- Duiker Common and Red
- Badger Honey
- Buffalo
- Baboon Chacma
- Bush baby
- Caracal
- Bushbuck
- Cat Wild, African
- Aardvark
- Civet
- Cheetah
- Dassie
- Dog Wild
- Eland
- Bush pig
- Elephant African
- Fox Bat-eared
- Genet
- Aardwolf
- Giraffe
- Grysbok Sharpe's
- Hartebeest
- Hyena
- Jackal
- Impala
- Waterbuck
- Mongoose
- Kudu
- Leopard
- Monkey Samango
- Klipspringer
- Lion
- Nyala
- Reedbuck
- Warthog
- Rhinoceros
- Hippopotamus
- Wildebeest
- Zebra
Wildlife in South Africa also includes various kinds of colorful birds. South Africa is one of the celebrated destinations for bird watching in the world. More than 500 different species of birds are found in South Africa. Some of the nature reserves of South Africa gives excellent facilities for bird watching like bird guides. Endemic species of birds are the major attractions for the bird lovers visiting South Africa. These birds can be found in the arid interior grasslands, southwestern regions as also in the mountains.
Some of the popular birds of South Africa include:
- Woodward's Barbet,
- Palmnut Vulture,
- African Broadbill,
- Neergaard's Sunbird,
- Rudd's Apalis,
- Delegorgue's Pigeon,
- Knysna Turaco,
- Livingstone's Turacos
- Southern Banded Snake Eagle
- Grey Cuckoo shrike,
- Crowned Eagle
- Spotted Ground Thrush.
- Cape Penduline Tit
- Hottentot Buttonquail
- Hadeda Ibis
- Speckled Pigeon
- Bokmakerie
- Black-collared Barbet
- Olive Thrush Cape Robin
Some of the popular venues to enjoy Wildlife in South Africa include:
- Kalahari Park
- Kruger Park
- Addo Elephant Park
- Londolozi Game Reserve
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