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Last Updated:
07-02-2010
In the news this month...
Rainfall
February
2010
Over the last two years, January has witnessed
the arrival of heavy rains. In 2008 it was necessary
for management to close the reserve for a few days
due to the rivers flooding and in 2009 parts of
the reserve received in excess of 500mm of rain
in just a few days, resulting in heavy flooding
in certain areas. This year, January again heralded
the arrival of good rains but the showers were intermittent.
Consequently, the bush is looking lush and green
and the rivers are flowing nicely but, to date,
there has been no flooding and as a result the roads
are holding up well.
New Arrival
February 2010
Towards the end of December, a landowner near Melkrivier
reported the activity of an extremely habituated
male cheetah on his property. Given that his property
is surrounded by hunting farms, the landowner was
concerned for the long-term safety of this animal...
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Lions
vs. buffaloes or is it buffaloes vs. lions?
February 2010
It all
started on the evening when we heard the roaring
of two male lions whilst having drinks on the viewing
deck at Clifftop. 10 to 15 minutes later they roared
gain, but this time further away towards Site 20
(Kudu lodge)...
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Spotted Hyenas
February 2010
The elusive
pair of spotted hyenas that have taken up residence
on Welgevonden were sighted in the beginning of
January in the eastern corner of the reserve near
site 35.
However, they continue to be very
mobile across the reserve and their distinctive
whooping call was heard near the main gate the other
night.
Please report any sightings or signs
of these animals to management as we are very interested
in keeping a record of their movements and activity
on the reserve.
Fight against pom pom weed
February 2010
January
on Welgevonden is a time of war!
This is the
period during which the dreaded pom pom weed flowers
and during which management mobilises to combat
the threat of this alien invasive species.
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New plant identified on Welgevonden
February 2010
The Sterkstroom
River Valley continues to deliver surprises.
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