Tracking the survival of the riverine rabbit and other rare species
The story of the riverine rabbit is, in many ways, the story of the Karoo itself.
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How the humble windpump transformed a region
The expansion of Karoo farming during the twentieth century cannot be understood without recognising the role of the windpump. It increased productivity and boosted the agricultural economy that still supports many rural communities today.
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The secret lives of Karoo owls
The next time a distant hoot drifts across the dark, it is worth pausing for a moment. An owl is beginning another night's work somewhere beyond the reach of the stoep light.