UMkhuze Game Reserve, ISimangaliso Wetland Park
Facts and practical information
uMkhuze Game Reserve is a 40,000-hectare game reserve in northern Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was proclaimed a protected area on 15 February 1912. ()
ISimangaliso Wetland Park
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Common Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is a fascinating and hefty mammal native to Africa, renowned for its massive barrel-shaped body, wide-opening mouth, and almost hairless skin. These semiaquatic giants can weigh around 1,500 kg on average.
Mammals
Southeast African cheetah
The Southeast African cheetah, also known as the Southern African cheetah, is a captivating subspecies endemic to East and Southern Africa. These remarkable animals inhabit lowland areas, deserts, savannahs, and grasslands, notably in regions such as the Kalahari...
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Nile crocodile
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is one of Africa’s most formidable predators, inhabiting freshwater environments across 26 countries on the continent. Classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN since 1996, these crocodiles thrive in sub-Saharan Africa...
Reptiles
Cape wild dog
The Cape wild dog, also known as the South African wild dog, Cape hunting dog, or painted wolf, is a captivating subspecies of the African wild dog found primarily in Southern Africa. This particular subspecies is the largest, typically weighing between 20 to 25...
Mammals
Hyena
Hyenas, or hyaenas, are captivating carnivorous mammals belonging to the Hyaenidae family. Despite there being only four extant species, hyenas play a crucial role in African ecosystems. Intriguingly, although they are more closely related to cats and civets, hyenas...
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KwaZulu-Natal