New Germany Nature Reserve
| New Germany Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Location | New Germany, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 29°48′42″S 30°53′14″E / 29.8115737°S 30.8871777°E / -29.8115737; 30.8871777 |
| Area | 110 ha (270 acres) |
| Governing body | eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
New Germany Nature Reserve is a protected area of coastal grassland and forest overlooking the suburb of New Germany outside of Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] The reserve consists of a nature park featuring a walk-through aviary and snake display, and grasslands to the south of the park which can be explored by foot.[2]
The reserve is home to a number of bird species, including the Natal robin and purple-crested Turaco.[1] Small mammals such as the blue and common duiker, impala, and mongoose are also found in the reserve.[2]
History
The reserve was demarcated as a common for the grazing of livestock and gathering of firewood by German settlers who arrived in the area in 1848.[3]
References
- ^ a b "New Germany Nature Reserve". ShowMe™ - Durban. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ a b "New Germany Nature Reserve". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Olivier, Willie (2017). Hiking trails of South Africa (Fourth ed.). Cape Town, South Africa. ISBN 9781775846024. OCLC 1015238773.
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