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A wide, open, comparatively barren tract of land with few forms of life and little rainfall. (Source: MGH)

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Teller JT, Lancaster N 1986. History of sediments at Khommabes, central Namib Desert. Madoqua 14 (4) 409-420

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History of sediments at Khommabes.pdf	1.68 MB

Goudie A 1972. Climate, weathering, crust formation, dunes, and fluvial features of the Central Namib Desert, near Gobabeb, South West Africa. Madoqua 2 (1) 15-31

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Climate_weathering_crust formation_dunes_and fluvial features of the Central Namib Desert.pdf	2.18 MB

Barnard SL 1992. Die Topnaars van die Benede-Kuisebrivier in Namibie en Walvisbaai tot 1990. South African Journal of Cultural History 6 (3) 91-96

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Die Topnaars van die Benede_Kuisebrivier in Namibie en Walvisbaai tot 1990.pdf	2.98 MB

Holm E, Irish J, Prinsloo GL 1990. Notes on faunas bordering on the Namib Desert. Namib biogeography, as exemplified mainly by the Lepismatidae (Thysanura: Insecta) Commentary on the insect fauna of the Lower Kuiseb River, Namib Desert. Transvaal Museum Monographs 7 55-75

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Notes on faunas bordering on the Namib Desert.pdf	1.91 MB

Ward JD, Breen CM 1983. Drought stress and the demise of Acacia albida along the lower Kuiseb river, central Namib Desert: preliminary findings. South Africa Journal of Science 79 (11) 444-447

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Drought stress and the demise of Acacia albilia along the lower Kuiseb river_1983.pdf	549.7 KB

Wharton RA, Seely M 1982. Species composition of and biological notes on Tenebrionidae of the lower Kuiseb River and adjacent gravel plain. Madoqua 13 (1) 5-25

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Species composition of and biological notes on Tenebrionidae of the lower Kuiseb River and adjacent gravel plain.pdf	1.93 MB

Dixon JEW, Blom MJ 1974. Some aquatic vertebrates from the Namib Desert, South West Africa. Madoqua 2 (3) 31-32

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Some aquatic vertebrates from the Namib Desert.pdf	134.36 KB

Hanrahan SA, Yeaton RI 1987. Population estimates of Onymacris bicolor (Coleoptera Tenebrionidae) in the dunefields of the Skeleton Coast Park, South West Africa/Namibia. Madoqua 15 (2) 175-181

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Population estimates of Onymacris bicolor_Skeleton Coast Park.pdf	1.04 MB

Loutit R 1991. Western flowing ephemeral rivers and their importance to wetlands in Namibia. Madoqua 17 (2) 135-140

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Western flowing ephemeral rivers and their importance to wetlands in Namibia.pdf	575.88 KB

Haughton SH 1946. Geology of Richtersveld and Eastern Sperrgebiet - discussion. South Africa Journal of Geology 49 273-276

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Geology of Richtersveld and Eastern Sperrgebiet_discussion.pdf	1.55 MB

Sönge PG, de Villiers J 1946. Resume of the Geology of the Richtersveld and the Eastern Sperrgebiet. South Africa Journal of Geology 49 263-272

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Resume of the Geology of the Richtersveld and the Eastern Sperrgebiet.pdf	229.17 KB

Greyling T 1994. The behavioural ecology of the feral horses in the Namib Naukluft Park.

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The behavioural ecology of the feral horses in the Namib Naukluft Park.pdf	5.04 MB

Witbooi U, Gariseb S 2009. Diamond mining of pocket beach areas in the Sperrgebiet, Namibia.

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Diamond mining of pocket beach areas in the Sperrgebiet_2009.pdf	2.27 MB

Schneider GIC, Walmsley B 2004. The Sperrgebiet Land Use Plan – An example of integrated Management of Natural Resources. Communications of the Geological Survey of Namibia 13 23-32

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The Sperrgebiet Land Use Plan_2004.pdf	636.38 KB

Burke A 2005. Biodiversity patterns in arid, variable environments – a case study of central Namib inselbergs and mountain floras. Mountain Research and Development 25 (3) 228-234

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A case study of central Namib inselbergs and mountain floras_2005.pdf	453.48 KB

Conway S 2013. Beyond Pine Cones: An Introduction to Gymnosperms. Arnoldia 70 (4) 1-13

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Beyond Pine Cones_An Introduction to Gymnosperms_2013.pdf	3.85 MB

Brandt H, Cramer O, Fabian I, Graf K, Wolf A, Wolf T 2001. Role and potential of Community-Based Organisations in the implementation of the National Programme to combat desertification in Namibia.

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Role and Potential of Community_Based Organisations.pdf	1017.06 KB

van Zyl D 2005. Succulent Karoo Hotspot Briefing Book. Prepared for: Improving Linkages Between CEPF and World Bank Operations,.

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Succulent Karoo Hotspot briefing book.pdf	3.46 MB

Hasan MR, Crespi V 2011. Aquafeed production, species diversification and desert and arid land aquaculture development in Namibia. FAO Aquaculture Newsletter 48 16-17

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FAO Aquaculture Newsletter 48 _December 2011.pdf	2.3 MB

Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia 1971. Proclamations, No. 82: Nature Conservation Ordinance 1967: Proclamation of Skeleton Coast Park. 892

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Gazette Skeleton Coast Park_1971.pdf	1.77 MB

Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia 2008. Government Notices, No. 275: Notice of declaration: Sperrgebiet National Park: Nature Conservation Ordinance, 1975. 3-4

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Gazette Sperrgebiet 2008_4174.pdf	299.6 KB

Southern African Association of Geomorphologists (SAAG) 2012. Celebrating 50 Years of Namib Desert Research: Gobabeb, Namibia.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Namib Desert Research_2012.pdf	3.34 MB

McFarlane MJ, Eckardt FD 2007. Palaeodune morphology associated with the Gumare fault of the Okavango graben in the Botswana/Namibia borderland: a new model of tectonic influence. South Africa Journal of Geology 110 535-542

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2007_SAJG_Palaeodune morphology_23.pdf	2.71 MB

de Vries JJ, Selaolo ET, Beekman HE 2000. Groundwater recharge in the Kalahari, with reference to paleo-hydrologic conditions. Journal of Hydrology 238 110-123

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De_Vries_Groundwater_Recharge_Kalahari.pdf	1015.79 KB

Leggett K 2008. Desert Elephants of Namibia. Earthwatch - 2008 expedition briefing and forms.

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Desert Elephants of Namibia.pdf	506.03 KB

Greyling T 2005. Factors affecting possible management strategies for the Namib Feral horses.

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Factors affecting possible management strategies for the Namib feral horses _Telane Greylin.pdf	33.51 MB

Currie GJA 1974. S.A.O.S. Ornithological symposium in SWA. Bokmakierie 26 27 - 29

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Currie_1974_Bokmakierie_26_SAOS_symposium - did not find a URL.pdf	924.4 KB

Brown CJ 2005. High density of dusky sunbirds in ephemeral rivercourse in the Namib. Lanioturdus 38 (1) 4-6

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High density of Dusky Sunbirds_2005.pdf	216.34 KB

Burke A 2014. A little goes a long way - the unique southern Namib flora. 12-14

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Burke-ROAN News_Oct_2014.pdf	2.3 MB

2014. Strategic collaborative management and development plan for Greater Sossusvlei - Namib Landscape 2013 - 2018.

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GSNL_A_Strategic_Collaborative_Management_and_Development_Plan.pdf	744.52 KB

Maclean G 1970. Breeding bahaviour of larks in the Kalahari sandveld. Annals of the Transvaal Museum 20 (2) 381-401

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Breeding bahaviour of larks in the Kalahari sandveld_1970.pdf	1 MB

Southern African Institute for Environmental Assessment (SAIEA) 2014. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the tourism sector for the Greater Sossusvlei - Namib Landscape.

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Strategic Environmental Assessment Of The Tourism Sector For The Greater Sossusvlei Namib Landscape.pdf	1.37 MB

van den Eynden V, Vernemmen P, van Damme P 1992. Ethnobotanical survey of the Namib desert: final report.

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Ethnobotanical survey of the Namib desert_1992.pdf	22.79 MB

Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) 2010. National Policy on Climate Change for Namibia, September 2010.

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National Policy on Climate Change for Namibia_2010.pdf	722.18 KB

Tarr J 1999. An overview of Namibia's vulnerability to climate change (Namibia's country study on climate change).

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Namibias Country Study on Climate Change_An Overview of Namibias Vulnerability to Climate Change_1999.pdf	54.64 MB

Burke A 2006. The Sperrgebiet: managing its biodiversity.

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The Spergebiet Managing its Biodiversity Antje Burke.pdf	10.21 MB

2008. Review of key components of the Succulent Karoo Ecosystem Programme, Namibia region.

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Review of key components of the succulent karoo ecosystem programme_namibia region.pdf	12.32 MB

Mosepele K, Moyle PB, Merron GS, Purkey DR, Mosepele B 2009. Fish, Floods, and Ecosystem Engineers: Aquatic Conservation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. BioScience 59 (1) 53-64

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Fish_Floods_and Ecosystem Engineers Aquatic Conservation in the Okavango Delta_Botswana.pdf	5.18 MB

Stander P, Hanssen L 2003. Population ecology of desert-adapted lions in the Kunene Region, Namibia.

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Population ecology of desert_adapted lions in the Kunene Region.pdf	1.28 MB

Denbow JR 1983. Iron Age economics: herding, wealth and politics along the fringe of the Kalahari Desert during the early Iron Age.

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Iron age economics.pdf	3.89 MB

Burke A 2007. Eleven steps to rehabilitation in the Succulent Karoo and Namib Desert.

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Eleven steps to rehabilitation in the succulent karoo and namid desert.pdf	6.73 MB

Wetschnig W 1992. Zur Flora und Vegetation des Südlichen Afrika: Die Namib. Carinthia II 182./102 73-91

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Flora and vegetation of southern Africa The Namib.pdf	8.43 MB

Annegarn HJ, van Grieken RE, Sellschop JPF, Winchester JW 2001. Background aerosol composition in the Namib Desert.

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Background aerosol composition in the Namib Desert_2001.pdf	240.92 KB

Coetzee CG 1969. The distribution of mammals in the Namib Desert and adjoining inland escarpment. Scientific Papers of the Namib Desert Research Station 40 23-36

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The distribution of mammals in the Namib Desert and adjoining inland escarpment.pdf	2.51 MB

Crawford CS, Mackay WP, Cepeda-Pizarro JG 1993. Detritivores of the Chilean arid zone (27-32°S) and the Namib Desert: a preliminary comparison. Revista Chilena de Historia Natural 66 283-289

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Detritivores of the Chilean arid zone and the Namib Desert.pdf	1.03 MB

Boyer DC 1988. Tree rats in the Namib dunes. Madoqua 15 (4) 341-342

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Tree rats in the Namib dunes.pdf	618.73 KB

Watson RT, Irish J 1988. An introduction to the Lepismatidae (Thysanura: Insecta) of the Namib Desert sand dunes. Madoqua 15 (4) 285-293

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An introduction to the Lepismatidae _Thysanura Insecta_ of the Namib Desert sand dunes_1988.pdf	1.28 MB

Irish J, Mendes LF 1988. New genera and species of ultrapsammophilous Namib Desert Lepismatidae (Thysanura). Madoqua 15 (4) 275-284

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New genera and species of ultrapsammophilous Namib Desert Lepismatidae.pdf	1.64 MB

Eckardt FD, Schemenauer RS 1998. The Chemistry of Namib Desert Fog in Comparison with Coastal Desert Fog of Chile and Oman.

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Namib Desert Fog in Comparison with Coastal Desert Fog of Chile.pdf	98.16 KB

Eifler D, Eifler M 2014. Escape tactics in the lizard Meroles cuneirostris. Amphibia-Reptilia 35 383-389

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Escape tactics in the lizard Meroles cuneirostris_2014.pdf	142.06 KB