Ts'ehlanyane National Park
Facts and practical information
Ts'ehlanyane National Park is a National Park in Lesotho. It is located in the Maloti Mountains in Leribe District, and is part of the larger Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area. This Lesotho northern park protects a high-altitude, 2,600-metre patch of rugged wilderness, including one of Lesotho’s only stands of indigenous forest with a number of rare undergrowth plants that are unique to this woodland habitat. ()
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Wildlife
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Bearded vulture
The bearded vulture, also known as the lammergeier or ossifrage, is a remarkable and distinctive bird of prey. It is the sole species within the genus Gypaetus and is often classified as an Old World vulture. Unlike other raptors, the bearded vulture's diet consists...
Birds
Barn swallow
The barn swallow is a bird that can be found all over the world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and the Americas. You can easily identify it by its striking blue upper feathers and deeply forked tail. Despite some declines in local populations, the barn swallow is not...
Birds
Corvus (genus)
Crows are captivating birds that belong to the genus Corvus. When people mention "crows" they are often referring to various species within this group. Some notable examples include the pied crow, little crow, American crow, Cape crow, northwestern crow, hooded crow...
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Cattle egret
The cattle egret is a captivating bird within the heron family, found worldwide, especially in tropical, subtropical, and warmer temperate regions. It is the sole species in the Bubulcus genus, though some ornithologists argue that its subspecies might actually be...
Birds
House sparrow
The house sparrow, a small bird from the Passeridae family, is a familiar sight worldwide, particularly in areas with human activity. Unlike large forests, open grasslands, or remote deserts, this bird prefers to stay close to people.
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