Biodiversity (1 - SRK Consulting
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√ Otocyon megalotis Bat-eared fox<br />
√ Vulpes chama Cape fox<br />
√ Canis mesomelas Black-backed jackal<br />
NT? Mellivora capensis Honey badger<br />
* Ictonyx striatus Striped polecat<br />
√ Oryx gazella Gemsbok<br />
√ Antidorcas marsupialis Springbok<br />
Raphicerus campestris<br />
Steenbok<br />
√ Oreotragus oreotragus Klipspringer<br />
√ Definitely present or have a high probability to occur;<br />
* Medium probability to occur based on ecological and distributional parameters;<br />
? Low probability to occur based on ecological and distributional parameters.<br />
Red Data species rankings as defined in Friedmann and Daly’s S.A. Red Data Book /<br />
IUCN (World Conservation Union) (2004) are indicated in the first column: CR= Critically<br />
Endangered, En = Endangered, Vu = Vulnerable, LR/cd = Lower risk conservation<br />
dependent, LR/nt = Lower Risk near threatened, DD = Data Deficient. All other species<br />
are deemed of Least Concern.<br />
Table 2: Mammal species positively confirmed from the study site, observed indicators<br />
and habitat.<br />
SCIENTIFIC ENGLISH NAME OBSERVATION HABITAT<br />
NAME<br />
INDICATOR<br />
O. afer Aardvark Burrows Sandy substrates<br />
P. capensis Rock dassie Resident’s records Boulders & rock faces<br />
L. capensis Cape hare Resident’s records Short grass on plains<br />
L. saxatilis Scrub hare Resident’s records Short grass on plains<br />
P. rupestris Smith’s red rock rabbit Resident’s records Rocky, grassy slopes<br />
H. africaeaustralis Cape porcupine Resident’s records Broad adaption<br />
P. capensis Springhare Resident’s records Sandy plains<br />
X. inaurus SA ground squirrel Sight records Sandy plains<br />
P. brantsii Brant’s whistling rat Burrows Sandy plains<br />
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