Helderberg Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Helderberg Nature Reserve is a 398-hectare nature reserve in Somerset West, South Africa. ()
Western Cape
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Wildlife
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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
Caracal
The caracal is a captivating medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. Distinguished by its muscular build, long legs, and unique tufted ears, this feline is further set apart by its reddish-tan or sandy coat with lighter...
Mammals
Steenbok
The steenbok, also known as the steinbuck, is a captivating small antelope native to southern and eastern Africa. These diminutive animals stand about 45-60 cm tall at the shoulder and boast coats that vary from fawn to a rich rufous hue.
Mammals
Common (Grey) Duiker
The common duiker, also known as the grey or bush duiker, is a small antelope that inhabits regions of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. However, they are absent from the Horn of Africa and the dense rainforests of central and western Africa.
Mammals
Cape grysbok
The Cape, or Southern Grysbok, is a small antelope native to the Western Cape region of South Africa. It has a coarse, reddish-sandy coat speckled with white flecks. These diminutive creatures stand about 21 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh around 20 pounds.
Mammals
Western Cape