Mammals of the National Parks

This editon has been revised and updated. It covers the 68 larger land mammals found in the 17 parks that currently fall under the jurisdiction of the National Parks Board. A concise description is given of the habitat, breeding and behaviour of each species, in English, Afrikaans, German and French. Its relevant national flag indicates each language. Three information boxes provide details of vital statistics such as mass, height, length, speed and horn length; the animal’s spoor; and in which of the 17 national parks it occurs. The parks covered in the guide are: Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Augrabies Falls National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, Bontebok National Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Karoo National Park, Marakele National Park, Knysna National Lake Area, West Coast National Park, Richtersveld National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Hei-!gariep National Park, Wilderness National Park and Zuurberg National Park.