Did you know?

Dolphins are mammals and not fish?

Tshwene trail      (tswana for baboon)

Did you know?

The lion is the only cat species that lives in family groups?

1. Sika Deer:  The Dybowski sika deer is a beautiful example of a group of animals found in South Africa, namely the deer.  The stag sheds his antlers in autumn, but it grows  back in the spring.

2. Addra gazelle:  The Addra gazelle is closely related to the mhorr gazelle, which may be seen at the Lichtenburg Breeding centre.  The addra  has a much lighter colour than the mhorr.  Zoo breeding programmes are essential to save these highly endangered animals from extinction. 

3. Scimitar-horned oryx: This oryx is related to the South African indigenous gemsbok.  The white colour of this animal is an adaption to the hot climate of the semi-desert regions it inhabits