Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa (IMAGE)

Stellenbosch University

Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa

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A scene from the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, a biodiversity hot spot in the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) in the western region of South Africa. The CFR occupies a mere 0.5% of Africa’s landmass yet boasts over 20% of the continent’s flora. It is home to an estimated 9 500 plant species, 68% of which are endemic.

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Brian van Wilgen

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