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A low mound, ridge, bank, or hill of loose, windblown granular material (generally sand, sometimes volcanic ash), either bare or covered with vegetation, capable of movement from place but always retaining its characteristic shape. (Source: BJGEO)

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Hanrahan SA, Kirchner WH 1997. The effect of wind on foraging activity of the tenebrionid beetle Lepidochora discoidalis in the sand dunes of the Namib Desert. South African Journal of Zoology 32 (4) 136-139

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The effect of wind on foraging activity of the tenebrionid beetle Lepidochora discoidalis in the sand dunes of the Namib Desert.pdf	198.44 KB

Sossusvlei - Take a walk on the sandy side.

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Cowan D, Ramond J-B 2022. A decade of microbiome research in the Namib Desert. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 69 19-41

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A decade of microbiome research in the Namib Desert.pdf	1.89 MB

Leader GM, Bynoe R, Marks T, Stone A, Efraim K, Stratford K, Marais E 2023. Revisiting the Acheulean at Namib IV in the Namib Desert, Namibia. Journal of Field Archaeology 48 (5) 380-394

Website link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00934690.2023.2219102?journalCode=yjfa20

Ngondo E 2018. Key success factors in managing memorable tourism experiences at the Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site.

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Key success factors in managing memorable tourism experiences at the Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Site.pdf	4.82 MB

Henschel JR, Jürgens N 2024. Ecology of Psammophily in the Namib Dunes. Southern African Dunes

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Ecology of Psammophily in the Namib Dunes.pdf	2.61 MB

Ascaray CM, Perrin MR, McLachlan A, Els SF 1991. Population ecology of the Hairy-footed gerbil, Gerbillurus paeba, in a coastal dunefield of South Africa. Zeitschrift für Säugetierkunde 56 296-305

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Population ecology of the Hairy_footed gerbil_Gerbillurus paeba_in a coastal dunefield of South Africa.pdf	3.03 MB

Seely MK 1978. The Namib Dune Desert: an unusual ecosystem. Journal of Arid Environments 1 (2) 117-128

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140196318317361

Mendelsohn JM, Hipondoka M 2025. Enigmas of Angola's and Namibia's Cuvelai Basin and its Etosha Pan. Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia 28 16-33

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Enigmas of Angolas and Namibias Cuvelai Basin and its Etosha Pan.pdf	2.27 MB

Hipondoka MHT, Busche D, Kempf J 2004. Source of lunette dune sediments: A geomorphic terrain analysis approach in Etosha National Park, Namibia. Erdkunde 58 212-220

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Source of lunette dune sediments.pdf	176.54 KB

Schmidt G, Plöthner D 1990. Abschätzung der Grundwasservorräte im Fluß- und Dünengebiet des Unteren Kuiseb/Namibia. Zeitschrift für angewandte Geologie 44 (1)

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Estimating the groundwater reserves in the river and dunes areas along the lower Kuiseb River in Namibia.pdf	1.04 MB

Gan HY, Hohberg K, Schneider C, Ebner M, Marais E, Miranda T, Lehmitz R, Maggs-Kölling G, Bocherens H 2024. The hidden oases: unveiling trophic dynamics in Namib's fog plant ecosystem. Scientific Reports 14

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The hidden oases_unveiling trophic dynamics in Namibs fog plant ecosystem.pdf	599.74 KB

Roberts CS, McClain EL, Seely MK, Mitchell D, Goodall VL, Henschel JR 2025. Beetling the heat - the diurnal Namib Desert beetle Onymacris plana cools by running. Journal of Experimental Biology

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Beetling the heat_the diurnal Namib Desert beetle Onymacris plana cools by runnin.pdf	463.65 KB

Website link:https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article-abstract/doi/10.1242/jeb.250379/368535/Beetling-the-heat-the-diurnal-Namib-Desert-beetle?redirectedFrom=fulltext

van den Eynden V, Vernemmen P, van Damme P 1999. The ethnobotany of the topnaar.

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The ethnobotany of the topnaar.pdf	1.47 MB

Bauer AM, Russell AP 1991. Pedal specialisations in dune-dwelling geckos. Journal of Arid Environments 20 43-62

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Pedal specialisations in dune_dwelling geckos_1991.pdf	2.99 MB

Robinson D 1990. Comments on the Reproductive Biology of the Namib Desert Dune Lizard, Aporosaura anchietae, During Two Years of Very Different Rainfall. Namib ecology: 25 years of Namib research 7 163-168

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Comments on the Reproductive Biology of the Namib Desert_1990.pdf	4.71 MB

Seely MK, Mitchell D, Goelst K 1990. Boundary layer Microclimate and Angolosaurus skoogi (Sauria: Cordylidae) activity on a northern Namib dune. Namib ecology: 25 years of Namib research 7 156-162

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Boundary Layer Microclimate and Angolosaurus skoog_Namib Dune_1990.pdf	4.71 MB

2012. Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Nomination Annexes.

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Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Nomination Annexes_2012.pdf	22.24 MB

2012. Namib Sand Sea World Heritage Nomination.

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NSS WHN Dossier REDUCED.pdf	34.39 MB

Nicolson SW 1990. Water relations of the Namib Tenebrionid beetles. Namib Ecology: 25 years of Namib Research 7 172-178

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Water relations of the Namib Tenebrionid beetles.pdf	2.05 MB

Perrin MR, Dempster ER, Downs CT, Boyer DC 1999. Gerbillurus tytonis. Mammalian Species 607 1-4

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Gerbillurus tytonis_1999.pdf	482.64 KB

Rathburn GB, Rathburn CD 2006. Habitat use by radio-tagged Namib Desert golden moles (Eremitalpa granti namibensis). African Journal of Ecology 45 196-201

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Habitat use by radio_tagged Namib Desert golden moles_2006.pdf	476.78 KB

van Damme P 1991. Plant Ecology of the Namib Desert. Africa Focus 7 (4) 355-400

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Plant Ecology of the Namib Desert_1991.pdf	2.81 MB

Chrity S 2006. The Namib: Detritus and Fog Dependence.

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The Namib Fog Desert_2006.pdf	987.03 KB

Seely MK, Henschel J, Robertson M 1998. The ecology of fog in namib Desert Dunes.

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The ecology of fog in namib Desert Dunes_1998.pdf	259.78 KB

Seely MK, de Vos MP, Louw GN 1977. Fog imbibition, satellite fauna and unusual leaf structure in a Namib Desert Dune plant Trianthema hereroensis. South African Journal of Science 73 169-172

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Fog imbibition_ satellite fauna and unusual leaf structure in a Namib_1977.pdf	268.1 KB

Naidu SG 2008. Why does the Namib Desert tenebrionid Onymacris unguicularis (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) fog-bask?. European Journal of Entomology 105 829-838

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Why does the Namib Desert tenebrionid Onymacris unguicularis_2008.pdf	254.46 KB

Henschel JR, Grohmann C, Siteketa V, Linsenmair KE 2010. Monitoring tenebrionid beetle biodiversity in Namibia. African Study Monographs 40 91-102

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Monitoring tenebrionid beetle biodiversity in Namibia_2010.pdf	604.25 KB

Seely M, Henschel JR, Hamilton III WJ 2005. Long-term data show behavioural fog collection adaptations determine Namib Desert beetle abundance. South Africa Journal of Science 101 (11/12) 570-572

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Long_term data show behavioural fog collection adaptations determine Namib Desert beetle abundance.pdf	202.96 KB

Hamilton III WJ, Henschel JR, Seely M 2003. Fog collection by Namid Desert beetles. South Africa Journal of Science 99 (3/4) 181

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Fog collection by Namid Desert beetles.pdf	150.93 KB

Seely MK, Louw GN 1980. First approximation of the effects of rainfall on the ecology and energetics of a Namib Desert dune ecosystem. Journal of Arid Environments 3 (1) 25-54

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First approximation of the effects of rainfall on the ecology.pdf	1.25 MB

Schmidt G, Plöthner D 1999. Estimating the groundwater reserves in the river and dunes areas along the lower Kuiseb river in Namibia. Zeitschrift für Angewandte Geologie 45

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Estimating the groundwater reserves in the river and dunes areas along the lower Kuiseb river in Namibia_1999.pdf	1.09 MB

Stanistreet IG, Stollhofen H 2002. Hoanib River flood deposits of Namib Desert interdunes asanalogues for thin permeability barrier mudstone layers inaeolianite reservoirs. Sedimentology 49 (4) 719-736

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Hoanib River flood deposits of Namib Desert interdunes asanalogues for thin permeability barrier mudstone layers inaeolianite reservoirs.pdf	1.21 MB

Sperrgebiet National Park - Profile.

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Sperrgebiet Park Profile.pdf	160.13 KB

Skeleton Coast Park - Profile.

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Skeleton Coast Park Profile.pdf	132.2 KB

Namib-Naukluft Park - Profile.

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Namib-Naukluft Park Profile.pdf	147.32 KB

Goudie AS Desert landforms in Namibia -A Landsat interpretation.

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Fitzsimmons KE, Telfer MW 2008. Sedimentary history and the interpretation of late quaternary dune records: Examples from the Tirari Desert, Australia and the Kalahari, South Africa. Chungara, Revista de AntropologÃ¬a Chilena 40 295 - 308

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Schulze L 1962. The Tenebrionidae of Southern Africa, 33. Descriptive notes on the early stages of Onymacris rugatipennis Haag and Lepidochora discoidalis Gebien and keys to genera and species of Adesmiini and Eurychorini. Annals of the Transvaal Museum 24 (2 - 3) 161 - 180

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Descriptive notes on the early stages of Onymacris rugatipennis Haag and Lepidochora discoidalis Gebien.pdf	2.17 MB

Website link:http://www.mendeley.com/research/tenebrionidae-southern-africa-33-descriptive-notes-early-stages-onymacris-rugatipennis-haag-lepidochora-discoidalis-gebien-keys-genera-species-adesmiini-eurychorini/

Thomas DSG, Knight M, Wiggs GFS 2005. Remobilization of southern African desert dune systems by twenty-first century global warming. Nature 435 1218 - 1221

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Remobilization of southern African desert dune systems by twenty first century global warming.pdf	512.5 KB

2004. Positions and orientation of dunes, Okavango.

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Morse SA, Bennett MR, Liutkus-Pierce C, Thackeray F, McClymont J, Savage R, Crompton RH 2013. Holocene Footprints in Namibia: The Influence of Substrate on Footprint Variability. American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2013 1-15

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Holocene Footprints in Namibia.pdf	4.18 MB

Livingstone I 1990. Desert sand dune dynamics: review and prospect. Transvaal Museum Monographs 7 (1) 47-53

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Desert sand dune dynamics_1990.pdf	1.19 MB

Lancaster N 1990. Regional aeolian dynamics in the Namib. Transvaal Museum Monographs 7 (1) 39-46

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Regional aeolian dynamics in the Namib.pdf	1.08 MB

Seely MK, Mitchell D 1987. Is the subsurface environment of the Namib Desert dunes a thermal haven for chthonic beetles?. African Zoology 22 (1) 57-61

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Is the subsurface environment of the Namib Desert dunes a thermal haven for chthonic beetles.pdf	350.71 KB

Seely MK, Mitchell D, Roberts CS, McClain E 1988. Microclimate and activity of the lizard Angolosaurus skoogi on a dune slipface. African Zoology 23 (2) 92-102

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Microclimate and activity of the lizard Angolosaurus skoogi on a dune slipface.pdf	685.72 KB

Louw GN, Hamilton III WJ 1970. Physiological and behavioural ecology of the ultrapsammophilous Namib Desert tenebrionid, Lepidochora argentogrisea. Madoqua 2 (1) 87-95

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Physiological and behavioural ecology of the ultrapsammophilous Namib Desert tenebrionid.pdf	945.19 KB

Livingstone I 1987. Photographic evidence of seasonal change in a secondary form on a 'complex' linear dune. Madoqua 15 (3) 237-241

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Photographic evidence of seasonal change in a secondary form on a complex linear dune.pdf	449.69 KB

Nott K, Savage MJ 1985. Variation in seasonal and diurnal leaf water potential of a Namib dune succulent. Madoqua 14 (2) 177-179

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Variation in seasonal and diurnal leaf water potential of a Namib dune succulent.pdf	195.65 KB

Watson RT, Anelich R, Schutte AL 1990. Fungi in the gut contents of Namib Desert dune Lepismatidae (Thysanura: Insecta). Madoqua 17 (1) 53-54

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Fungi in the gut contents of Namib Desert dune Lepismatidae.pdf	146.73 KB