A rapid field survey was conducted from 14-16 April 2006 in the general vicinity of the proposed prospecting area - specifically focusing on the area with current prospecting/excavation trenches - in the Trekkopje area. This survey was to determine the actual as well as potential vertebrate fauna associated with this site and focused on reptile, amphibian, mammal and bird diversities occurring in the general proposed prospecting/mining area. The field survey is supplemented by an extensive literature review of probable reptiles, amphibians, mammals & birds that ought to occur at the site, but not necessarily observed whilst conducting the actual field survey.