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Pilot studies thus far have shown Isibonelo Colliery is home to a surprisingly large number of animal species, including otter, water mongoose, bush pig, porcupine, spotted genet, common duiker and even the near-threatened brown hyena. Serval, a mid-sized wildcat species, seems to be particularly abundant on rehabilitated land in the area.
In north Africa, the serval is known to appear in Morocco and has been reintroduced in Tunisia, but is feared to be extinct in Algeria The study, which will be registered as a project with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency, will be overseen by Dr Lourens Swanepoel, a senior researcher at the University of Venda. Field work will be conducted by student ecologists from the University of Venda and the University of the Free State.
“The value of modified industrial landscapes is slowly emerging as a theme in academic and conservation circles,” says Reiners. Of the 3 000-hectare estate, 1 900ha became a private nature reserve last year, and the herds of bontebok – once endemic to the area but hunted to near extinction – are one of the estate’s drawcards, bringing 100 000 visitors to the area every year.“Care for the environment is key at the estate. Vergelegen was the first Biodiversity & Wine Initiative champion back in 2005, and we are committed to making the estate a prime destination for future generations to enjoy.
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