Anysberg Nature Reserve

Anysberg Nature Reserve
Anysberg Nature Reserve
	Gemsbok Oryx gazella, Anysberg Nature Reserve
	Location of the reserve in the Western Cape
Location	Western Cape, South Africa
Nearest city	Laingsburg
Coordinates	33°31′S 20°37′E / 33.517°S 20.617°ECoordinates: 33°31′S 20°37′E / 33.517°S 20.617°E
Area	625 km2 (241 sq mi)
Established	1988
Governing body	CapeNature
	www.capenature.org.za/reserves.htm?reserve=Anysberg+Nature+Reserve

The Anysberg Nature Reserve of 62,500 ha, is situated in the western Little Karoo region^[1] of the Western Cape province, South Africa. The central mountain is named after Anise, Pimpinella anisum, which is found in the reserve.^[2] The reserve was established in 1988, to conserve Succulent and Fynbos flora in the Cape Fold Belt, and to reintroduce game which formerly occurred here.

The nearest towns are Laingsburg and Ladismith, which are both about 55 km from the main reserve entrance.

Fed by three rivers, the diversity of life is supported here amidst mountain feathers and the characteristic Klein Karoo veil.^{[clarification needed]}

About 180 species of birds are regularly spotted in the reserve, making it a popular choice for bird watchers. In addition to the enchanting landscape and rich plant and animal life, the reserve is also home to San rock art, painted thousands of years ago. ^[3]^[4]

Gallery[]

Landscape, Anysberg Nature Reserve
Succulents Gibbaeum pubescens, Anysberg Nature Reserve
Succulents, Anysberg Nature Reserve
Succulents (Aizoaceae), Anysberg Nature Reserve

References[]

^ "Anysberg Nature Reserve Self Catering and Campsite, Ladismith". The Expedition Project. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
^ du Plessis, E.J. (1973). Suid-Afrikaanse berg- en riviername. Tafelberg-uitgewers, Cape Town. p. 68. ISBN 0-624-00273-X.
^ "Anysberg Nature Reserve". CapeNature. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
^ "Anysberg Nature Reserve". CapeNature. Retrieved 13 May 2021.

External reference[]

Official website

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[1] "Anysberg Nature Reserve Self Catering and Campsite, Ladismith". The Expedition Project. Retrieved 13 May 2021.

[2] u Plessis, E.J. (1973). Suid-Afrikaanse berg- en riviername. Tafelberg-uitgewers, Cape Town. p. 68. ISBN 0-624-00273-X.

[3] "Anysberg Nature Reserve". CapeNature. Retrieved 25 August 2020.

[4] "Anysberg Nature Reserve". CapeNature. Retrieved 13 May 2021.

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Anysberg Nature Reserve
Gemsbok Oryx gazella, Anysberg Nature Reserve
Location of the reserve in the Western Cape
Location	Western Cape, South Africa
Nearest city	Laingsburg
Coordinates	33°31′S 20°37′E / 33.517°S 20.617°E / -33.517; 20.617Coordinates: 33°31′S 20°37′E / 33.517°S 20.617°E / -33.517; 20.617
Area	625 km² (241 sq mi)
Established	1988
Governing body	CapeNature
www.capenature.org.za/reserves.htm?reserve=Anysberg+Nature+Reserve