Blouberg Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Blouberg Nature Reserve is a protected area situated close to Vivo, west of Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province, of South Africa. It covers an area of 9,360 hectares from the eastern portion of the Blouberg mountain range down to the savanna near the Brak River, and is founded by Pieter Dix but was sold and now managed and administrated by the Limpopo Provincial Government. ()
Limpopo
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Wildlife
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Cheetah
The cheetah, a large feline found in Africa and central Iran, is renowned for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds between 80 to 128 km/h. Built for speed, cheetahs possess a lightweight frame, long slender legs, and a lengthy tail.
Mammals
Leopard
Leopards, belonging to the Felidae family and the genus Panthera, are among the five big cats in this group. They inhabit sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
Mammals
Secretarybird
The secretarybird is a captivating bird of prey native to Africa, easily recognized by its unique combination of an eagle-like body and long, crane-like legs. First described by John Frederick Miller in 1779, this species stands out with its striking red-orange face...
Birds
White-backed vulture
The white-backed vulture, a member of the Accipitridae family, is an Old World vulture closely related to the European griffon vulture. This medium-sized bird is easily identifiable by its distinctive white neck ruff and whitish back.
Birds
Rüppell's Vulture
Rüppell's vulture, also known as Rüppell's griffon vulture, is an intriguing bird native to the Sahel region of central Africa. Sadly, their populations are in decline, with only about 22,000 remaining primarily due to habitat loss and poisoning.
Birds
Limpopo