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Hyperolius Pusillus
''Hyperolius pusillus'' (common names: waterlily reed frog and various variants thereof, dwarf reed frog) is a species of frog in the family Hyperoliidae. It is found throughout diverse environments in eastern and southern Africa. It is a very common frog. Its natural habitats are open savanna, bush land and grassland. Breeding takes place in shallow Dry lake, pans, vleis, open swamps, and dams with floating vegetation such as water lilies. ''Hyperolius pusillus'' can resemble members of the larger ''Hyperolius argus'' species, which is also native to eastern and southern Africa. Distribution and populations ''Hyperolius pusillus'' is found in both eastern and southern Africa. Key populations are found in southern Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. There are also populations in northern Malawi and Botswana. The species may also extend into the far west of Kenya and portions of Uganda. ''Hyperolius pusillus'' is also found in Eswatini, Mozambique, Somalia, South Africa, and Tanzania. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilanda Wilds
Ilanda Wilds is a nature reserve along Amanzimtoti River in the town of Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.Swart, C. ''Ilanda wilds - our own natural garden'': South Coast Sun: 13 October 1974. This small area of land (Pooley, T. and Player, I. (1995). ''KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Destinations''. .) contains various habitat types, ranging from steep rocky slopes to various riverine habitats, forest and small patches of grassland. History A portion of Ilanda Wilds was a quarry site. Once the site was abandoned, it was decided by the former Wildlife Society of South Africa (now WESSA) to be rehabilitated as a nature reserve to protect the wide diversity of plants in the area and was proclaimed in the 1960s (1965) after interaction between local residents (including Charles and Ann Swart), the Wildlife Society and the Local Council of Amanzimtoti.Swart, C. (2009) According to Colleen Gill: :"concern about the rapid reduction of indigenous vegetation in 1965 resulted in the fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
