Melkbos

Melkbos's Fauna

Other than the ubiquitous homo sapiens species which is dominant in Melkbos....

In the Koeberg Private Nature Reserve

There are the following buck species:

• Bontebok (introduced into the region)

• Duiker (occur naturally in the region)

• Grysbok (occur naturally in the region)

• Springbok (introduced into the region)

• Steenbok (occur naturally in the region)

Predators include:

• African wild cat

• Caracal (rooikat)

• Genet

• Grey mongoose

Reptiles such as:

• Angulated tortoise.

• Boomslang

• Cape Cobra (geelslang)

• Mole snake

• Skaapsteker

153 recorded bird species, including:

• African Fish Eagle

• Cape Penduline Tit

• Ostrich