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Twyfelfontein – Namibia’s paleo-anthropology rocks!

Ten thousand years of history recorded in one place!

The Hoarusib Lions

The Hoarusib lions: Why some losses are greater than others

POSTED BY Wildernessblogger / Conservation and Wildlife
21 July 2011
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Hoarusib | Kunene | lion | Namibia

Two Cheetah released on Kulala Wilderness Reserve

Two cheetah were released on Kulala Wilderness Reserve in June – A hugely exciting event that will go some way to restoring the predator balance of this magnificent area.

POSTED BY Wildernessblogger / Conservation and Wildlife
16 July 2010
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Cheetah | Kulala Wilderness | Namibia

Incredible Brown Hyaena Discoveries at Skeleton Coast Camp

Darting, photography and collaring is shedding light on fascinating brown hyaena dynamics at Skeleton Coast Camp.

POSTED BY Wildernessblogger / Conservation and Wildlife
9 July 2010
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brown hyaena | Namibia | Skeleton Coast Camp

Reptiles ahoy at Palmwag

Namibia’s desert diversity is spectacular with the hub of endemism being the north-western area around Palmwag.

POSTED BY Chris / Conservation and Wildlife
14 May 2010
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Namibia | Palmwag | reptiles

Damaraland’s Rosy-faced Lovebirds – Jewels at Sunset

The near-endemic Rosy-faced Lovebirds are jewel-like against the rocky scenes of Damaraland…

POSTED BY Chris / Conservation and Wildlife
7 May 2010
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Conservation and Wildlife | Damaraland | Namibia | Rosy-faced Lovebirds

‘Rock stars’ – the charismatic small mammals of Ongava Lodge

Location: Ongava Lodge, Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia Date: 20-22 March 2010 Observer: Chris Roche Photographers: Grant Atkinson, Martin Benadie As a result of its arid isolation, Namibia is a haven for endemic species that have evolved away from their more widespread counterparts in savannah and woodland ecosystems. It is also ideal for small mammals that [...]

POSTED BY Chris / Conservation and Wildlife
7 May 2010
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endemic species | Namibia | Ongava | rock hyrax