New_Germany_Nature_Reserve

New Germany Nature Reserve

New Germany Nature Reserve

Nature reserve in South Africa

New Germany Nature Reserve is a protected area of coastal grassland and forest overlooking the suburb of New Germany outside of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] The reserve consists of a nature park featuring a walk-through aviary and snake display, and grasslands to the south of the park which can be explored by foot.[2]

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The reserve is home to a number of bird species, including the Natal robin and purple-crested Turaco.[1] Small mammals such as the blue and common duiker, impala, and mongoose are also found in the reserve.[2]

History

The reserve was demarcated as a common for the grazing of livestock and gathering of firewood by German settlers who arrived in the area in 1848.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "New Germany Nature Reserve". ShowMe™ - Durban. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. [2]
    "New Germany Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. [3]
    Olivier, Willie (2017). Hiking trails of South Africa (Fourth ed.). Cape Town, South Africa. ISBN 9781775846024. OCLC 1015238773.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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