Baby Bokkies!

And thus the lambing seasons begins with a big surprise – twins!  Several of the springbok that were reintroduced to the reserves Juliana, Lulufontein and Rooikatkloof were suspected of being pregnant, and are now delivering their lambs. However, jackals, caracal, and even our local honey badgers may take a small toll on the vulnerable babies – as any healthy trophic ecosystem should – but most are expected to survive. This is an important moment as it has likely been more than a century since Springbok were born in these areas, and the hopes of developing a sustainable herd that will aid in restoring the Klein Karoo grassland are becoming a reality.