Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve is situated in the northern-most parts of South Africa, and is owned by the De Beers Diamond Mining Company - the mine itself is actually within the confines of the reserve. The reserve is approximately 360 square kilometres in size, and is characterised by the dominant mopane vel- type (Colophospermum mopane). Whilst scenic, the area is hot summer temperatures regularly pass the 40 °C (104 °F) mark. The reserve is home to four of the big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard

• only buffalo are not found in the park). There is also a population of African Wild Dogs resident in the park, who are in fact part of a research project being undertaken by the Carnivore Conservation Group, a branch of the Endangered Wildlife Trust.