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There are about 50 species of frogs (six endemic) [2] but neither caecilians nor salamanders. [1] Namibia is home to 250 species of reptiles with 59 endemic. [2] There were 1331 recorded species of arachnids with 164 endemic [2] but there are potentially 5650 species. [2] Records show 6331 species of insects (1541 of them are endemic).
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Namibia. Of the mammal species in Namibia, one is critically endangered, four are endangered, five are vulnerable, and seven are near threatened. [1] The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
Several of Namibia's endangered species were moved into this waterberg park (waterberg means "hill of water") for conservation. In 1989, black rhinoceros was reintroduced to the area from Damaraland. Sable, rone antelope, red heartebeest and steenbok are reported in the park.
There's a gradient of species richness in Namibia that extends from southwest to northeast, which is similar to the pattern of rainfall. [14] Because of the aridity, many animal species rely on protected migration corridors during droughty conditions. [13] Currently, about 50% of all species in Namibia are of some conservation concern. [14]
The Otjikoto tilapia (Tilapia guinasana) is a critically endangered species of cichlid fish endemic to Namibia where it was originally only found in Lake Guinas. [1] [2] This very small sinkhole lake contains quite clear water that generally ranges between 18 and 25 °C (64 and 77 °F) depending on season, [3] and the Otjikoto tilapia has been seen down to depths of 67 m (220 ft). [1]
Okonjima (Herero: place of the baboons) is a nature reserve located 50 km (31 mi) from Otjiwarongo in the Omboroko Mountains of Namibia. Okonjima Nature Reserve is home to the Africat Foundation, a non-profit organisation for the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores and other endangered species. [1]
This anti-poaching organization in Namibia protects the endangered black rhino from poachers Anti-poaching organizations protect Namibian wildlife, but conservationists are worried they need more ...
Nkasa Rupara forms a corridor for all large mammal species moving between Namibia and Botswana, particularly African elephant and buffalo. There are about 1 000 buffalo in Nkasa Rupara, the largest concentration in Namibia. [2] Around 560 hippopotami and 500 crocodile occur in the park’s rivers and channels. [1]