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Species native to, and restricted to, a particular geographical region. (Source: LBC)

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Marques MP, Ceriaco LMP, Stanley EL, Bandeira SA, Agarwal I, Bauer AM 2019. A new species of Girdled Lizard (Squamata: Cordylidae) from the Serra da Neve Inselberg, Namibe Province, southwestern Angola. Zootaxa 4668 (4) 503-524

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A new species of Girdled Lizard from the Serra da Neve Inselberg_Namibe Province_southwestern Angola.pdf	1.75 MB

Allan DG, Davies RAG 1995. The field identification of the bustards and korhaans (Otididae) of southern Africa. Bulletin of the African Bird Club 2 (1) 16-24

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The field identification of the bustards and korhaans of southern Africa.pdf	2.18 MB

Cohan M 2024. Angola nearly lost its national animal to poaching. Here's how a team of dedicated conservationists brought it back.

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ANG_2024_09_Angola nearly lost its national animal to poaching_CNN.pdf	637.11 KB

Siebert SJ, Palacio S, Luzuriaga AL, Maggs-Kölling G, Marais E, Matesanz S, Prieto M, Pueyo Y, Rajakaruna N, Sánchez AM, Claassens S 2023. GYPWORLD Africa: Setting an agenda for gypsum ecosystem research in southern Africa. South African Journal of Science 119 (9/10)

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GYPWORLD Africa_Setting an agenda for gypsum ecosystem research in southern Africa.pdf	134.03 KB

Perissinotto R 2023. New taxa of Leucocelis Burmeister, 1842 from Namibia, and revision of L. (L.) adspersa s.l. (Fabricius, 1801) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae). Fragmenta Entomologica 55 (2)

Website link:https://rosa.uniroma1.it/rosa02/fragmenta_entomologica/article/view/1548

Mendelsohn J 2024. Endemic plants and animals on the highlands of Namibia and Angola. Conservation and the Environment in Namibia 59-63

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Endemic plants and animals on the highlands of Namibia and Angola.pdf	851.35 KB

Kolberg H, Amakali S 2024. Uniquely Namibian: Namibia's endemic and near-endemic plants. Conservation and the Environment in Namibia 52-57

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Namibias endemic and near_endemic plants.pdf	904.08 KB

Smit E 2025. Plant smuggling rises drastically.

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NAM_2025_03_Plant smuggling rises drastically_Republikein.pdf	276.86 KB

Smit E 2025. Plant poaching on a steep incline.

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NAM_2025_07_Plant poaching on a steep incline_Namibian Sun.pdf	49.42 KB

Burke A, Loots S 2020. Plant endemics of the TsauǁKhaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park. Namibian Journal of Environment 4 (A) 62-70

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Plant endemics of the TsauIIKhaeb_Sperrgebiet_National Park.pdf	556.83 KB

Lobon-Rovira J, Heinicke MP, Bauer AM, Conradie W, vaz Pinto P Three new endemic species of Namib Day Geckos (Gekkonidae: Rhoptropus) from the Namibe Province, Angola. Ecology and Evolution 15 (7)

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Three new endemic species of Namib Day Geckos from the Namibe Province_Angola.pdf	1.56 MB

Shigwedha J 2025. Three arrested for illegal possession of Welwitschia mirabilis at Oshikango.

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NAM_2025_09_Three arrested for Illegal possession of Welwitschia mirabilis at Oshikango_Future Media news.pdf	313.57 KB

van Wyk P, Bezuidenhout H, Jürgens N 2024. A checklist of indigenous flora in the Richtersveld National Park confirms high plant diversity in the arid north-western tip of South Africa. Koedoe 66 (1)

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A checklist of indigenous flora in the Richtersveld National Park.pdf	461.43 KB

Citizen Science projects: Atlas of indigenous plants.

Shaanika H 2020. The Namib Desert's hairy-footed ecological engineers.

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The Namib Deserts hairy_footed ecological engineers.pdf	448.23 KB

2013. A Checklist of Namibian Indigenous and Naturalised Plants.

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A Checklist of Namibian Indigenous and Naturalised Plants.pdf	3.24 MB

2004. Proceedings of the Important Plant Areas Workshop. Important Plant Areas Workshop

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Proceedings of the Important Plant Areas Workshop_2004.pdf	4.38 MB

Tschinkel WR 2010. The foraging tunnel system of the Namibian termite, Baucaliotermes hainesi. Journal of Insect Science 10 (65) 1-17

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The Foraging Tunnel System of the Namibian Desert Termite.pdf	2.62 MB

Williamson G 1997. Preliminary account of the floristic zones of the Sperregebiet (Protected Diamond Area) in southwest Namibia. Dinteria 25 1-68

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Preliminary account of the floristic zones of the Sperregebiet_1997.pdf	4.93 MB

Ito M 2005. Changes in the Distribution of the !Nara Plant that affect the life of the Topnaar People in the lower Kuiseb River, Namib Desert. African Study Monographs 30 65-75

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Changes in the Distribution of the Nara Plant that affect the life of the Topnaar People in the lower Kuiseb River_2005.pdf	212.7 KB

Roth-Nebelsick A, Ebner M, Miranda T, Gottschalk V, Voigt D, Gorb S, Stegmaier T, Sarsour J, Linke M, Konrad W 2012. Leaf surface structures enable the endemic Namib desert grass Stipagrostis sabulicola to irrigate itself with fog water. Journal of the Royal Society Interface

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Stipagrostis sabulicola to irrigate itself with fog water_2012.pdf	1.16 MB

Sperrgebiet National Park - Profile.

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Sperrgebiet Park Profile.pdf	160.13 KB

South West Nature Park - Profile.

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South West Nature Park Profile.pdf	141.84 KB

2011. Green Economy Stakeholder Dialogues Namibia 2011. Background Paper 4: Tourism, landscapes and biodiversity July 2011.

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Green Economy Brief 4 - Tourism Landscapes Biodiversity.pdf	350.93 KB

Brett R 2009. Review of the Biodiversity Assessment at Rössing Uranium, Namibia.

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2009_Review of the Biodiversity Assessment at Rössing Uranium.pdf	1.31 MB

Dean WRJ 2001. Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands - Angola. BirdLife Conservation Series 11 71-92

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Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands_Angola_2001.pdf	548.42 KB

Metago Environmental Engineers 2009. Phase II Invertebrate Study of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Licence Area (ML 140).

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Invertebrate Study of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mining Licence Area_2009.pdf	2.14 MB

Simmons RE, Braby RJ, Braby SJ 2012. Damara Tern, Sterna balaenarum - review.

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Damara Tern_Sterna balaenarum_2012.doc	156 KB

Simmons RE 2012. Black-Harrier Circus maurus.

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Black Harrier_May 2012 revised.doc	346 KB

Curtis O, Simmons RE, Jenkins AR 2004. Black Harrier Circus maurus of the Fynbos biome, South Africa: a threatened specialist or an adaptable survivor?. Bird Conservation International 14 233-245

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Black Harrier Circus maurus of the Fynbos biome_2004.pdf	123.59 KB

Burke A 2012. Beyond species lists - Endemics and their use in environmental management in Namibia. Dinteria 32 81 - 90

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Beyond species lists_Endemics and their use in environmental management in Namibia_2012.pdf	192.39 KB

Heilmeier H, Hartung W 2009. Hundert Jahre unerschrockener Zwergriese. Die Auferstehungspflanze Chamaegigas intrepidus Dinter und ihre Anpassung an ihren extremen Standort in Zentralnamibia. Dinteria 31 18 - 37

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Dinteria 31_2.pdf	744.87 KB

Maggs G, Craven P, Kolberg H 1998. Plant species richness, endemism, and genetic resources in Namibia. Biodiversity and Conservation 7 (4) 435 - 446

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Plant species richness_endemism_and genetic resources in Namibia.pdf	252.33 KB

Craven P, Vorster P 2006. Patterns of plant diversity and endemism in Namibia. Bothalia 36 (2) 175

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Patterns of plant diversity and endemism in Namibia.pdf	1.4 MB

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/

Braby J, Braby SJ, Braby RJ, Altwegg R 2011. Immature survival and age at first breeding of Damara Terns: Conservation from a non-breeding perspective. Ardea 99 185 - 190

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Immature survival and age at first breeding of Damara Terns_2011.pdf	220.3 KB

Braby J, Underhill LG, Simmons RE 2011. Prey capture success and chick diet of Damara terns Sterna balaenarum in Namibia. African Journal of Marine Science 33 (2) 247 - 254

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Damara_Terns_prey_capture_chick_diet_Braby_etal_2011_AJMS.pdf	354.87 KB

Braby J 2010. New migration records for the Damara Tern Sterna balaenarum. Ornithological Observations 1 38 - 41

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OO_2010_01_038-041 Damara Tern migration JB.pdf	99.23 KB

Loots S 2006. Saving our succulent plant diversity. A national survey of Adenia pechuelli and Lithops ruschiorum.

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Spotlight_102.pdf	725.1 KB

Mannheimer C 2010. Vegetation Studies for Proposed Sendelingsdrif Mine and Associated Infrastructure.

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Namdeb ORM LOM - Vegetation Assessment.pdf	4.06 MB

Simmons RE, Braby R, Braby SJ 1993. Ecological studies of the Cunene River mouth: Avifauna, herpetofauna, water quality, flow rates geomorphology and implications of the Epupa Dam. Madoqua 18 (2) 163 - 180

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Simmons_1993_Madoqua_18_2_Cunene.pdf	4.21 MB

Braby J, Braby RJ, Braby N, Simmons RE 2009. Protecting Damara Terns Sterna balaenarum from recreational disturbance in the Namib Desert increases breeding density and overall success. Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology 80 (2) 71 - 75

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DTs -Justine ORV Disturbance_Damara Tern.pdf	236.69 KB

du Plessis MA, Simmons RE, Radford AN 2007. Behavioural ecology of the Namibian Violet WoodhoopoePhoeniculus damarensis. Ostrich 78 (1) 1 - 5

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Violet_woodhoopoes.pdf	64.17 KB

Loots S 2005. Red Data Book of Namibian plants.

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Red_Data_plants.zip	12.87 MB

Ryan P 1996. Barlow's Lark. A new endemic lark for southern Africa. Africa: Birds and Birding October/November 65-70

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Barlows Lark_A new endemic lark for southern Africa.pdf	5.51 MB

Gelderblom CM, Bronner GN 1995. Patterns of distribution and current protection status of the endemic mammals in South Africa. South African Journal of Zoology 30 (3) 127 – 135

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Patterns of distribution and current protection status of the endemic mammals in South Africa.pdf	398.28 KB

Mugo DN, Lombard AT, Bronner GN, Gelderblom CM, Benn GA 1995. Distribution and protection of endemic or threatened rodents, lagomorphs and macrosceledids in South Africa. South African Journal of Zoology 30 (3) 115 – 126

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Distribution and protection of endemic or threatened rodents lagomorphs and macrosceledids in South Africa.pdf	634.76 KB

Komen J 1990. Hartlaub's Francolin news. Lanioturdus 25 60 – 61

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Hartlaubs francolin news_1989.pdf	159.8 KB

Cunningham PL 2008. Desktop study: Vertebrate fauna expected along the proposed 220kV transmission line (Omburu/Khan/Kuiseb).

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Vertebrate Fauna Report 220kV Transmission Line (Omburu Khan Kuiseb).pdf	524.21 KB

Simmons RE, Griffin M, Griffin RE, Marais E, Kolberg H 1998. Endemism in Namibia: Patterns, processes and predictions. Biodiversity and Conservation 7 513 - 530

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Endemism in Namibia_patterns processes and predictions_1998.pdf	736.41 KB