Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve is a 22 000 ha nature reserve wedged between the Orange River and the Caledon River in the southern Free State, South Africa. ()
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White rhinoceros
The white rhinoceros, commonly known as the square-lipped rhinoceros, is the largest extant species of rhino and is noted for its sociable nature. There are two subspecies: the southern white rhinoceros, which is relatively abundant and primarily found in Southern...
Mammals
Zebra
Zebras are fascinating African animals renowned for their striking black-and-white striped coats. There are three primary species: Grévy's zebra, plains zebra, and mountain zebra. Each zebra has a unique stripe pattern, which some scientists believe helps protect them...
Mammals
Common eland
The common eland, also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a majestic animal that roams the savannahs and plains of East and Southern Africa. Belonging to the Bovidae family and the genus Taurotragus, these antelopes are among the largest in the world.
Mammals
Blue Wildebeest, Brindled Gnu
The blue wildebeest, also known as the common wildebeest, white-bearded wildebeest, or brindled gnu, is a large antelope belonging to the genus Connochaetes in the Bovidae family. These animals are notable for the pronounced size dimorphism between males and females...
Mammals
Springbok
The springbok is a medium-sized antelope native to southern and southwestern Africa, renowned for its distinctive appearance and behaviors. First described by German zoologist Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann in 1780, the springbok is the sole species in the...
Mammals
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