One of the most sparsely inhabited areas in the world a veritable paradise. The kalahari is dusty gravel roads see little traffic. Unlike many countries in southern africa there is no mass tourism here the indigenous plots of the kalahari have found ways to survive without water. For several long periods of drought.
Rainfall is few and far between and when it does rian it doesn't last for very long. Various fossil river valley indicate that this region was once fertile. Everywhere there are the bones of dead animals that have been unable to survive, through long periods without rain a reminder of the fragility of life here. Large trees are home to various species of wildlife especially striking are the communal nests of the Weaver bird that can be up to two meters in diameter.
One thing that all the wildlife here has in common is it's ability to adapt to the extreme climate of the extremely arid kalahari. The high water table in some parts of the kalahari is ideal for trees in this savannah there are trees such as the Umbrella acacia that is typical of this area.
Various kinds of antelope such as the stone antelope the chanois buck and the spring buck can survive for long periods without water. Most of the wildlife here obtains its liquid nourishment by eating moisture bearing plants and also the blood of it's prey some of the kalahari scary and eating animals way to the safe distance for their next meal, while others are already eaten with a well satisfied.
Moving around is one of the most important factors for survival in the desert as there is usually little food in a single area, few animals are able to survive in this part of the world the kalahari has its own strict rules and those who don't obey will not survive here for very long. Due to its size, the ostrich is the most striking creature in this region its also the largest bird in the world.
But smaller birds also live here despite the shortage of water the tree covered savannah is an ideal habitat for bird life. Despite its harsh environments the kalahari is also the home to the ancient african tribe the san. The San people are known as Bushmen and although their tribal name has a racist background they're one of the oldest ethnic groups in the world.
For 25,000 years, the San have stayed in proper peace with nature inside this combative looking desert in the south of the African continent. Over the centuries their survival techniques have been fine turned to a fine art no other tribe in the kalahari is as knowledgeable as these people the moist flesh of a bulbows route can sometimes be the difference between life and death. After the most essential moisture has been taken the root is returned to the sandy ground and hidden for retrieved when needed life in the desert is one of the great thrift.
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