Wildlife
Instead of reintroducing one of the "Big Five" into the park, the sungazer lizard and water mongoose were reintroduced. Twelve species of mice, ten species of carnivores, and eight antelope species have been recorded in the park. The Grey rhebuck and mountain reedbuck were present when the park was established. Eland, blesbok, black wildebeest, springbok, oribi, and Burchell's zebra were also introduced.
Over 210 bird species have been observed in the park, including the rare Bearded Vulture and the endangered Cape Vulture and Bald Ibis. Seven snake species, including the puff adder, mountain adder, and rinkhals are found in the park.
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