Tankwa Karoo National Park
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Tankwa Karoo National Park is a Scientific National Park in South Africa. The park lies near the border of the Northern Cape and Western Cape, in one of the most arid regions of South Africa, receiving 100mm or less of precipitation in an average year. The mean January temperature in the park is 38.9°C, and in July the average is 5.7°C.
The vegetation in the park has been described as very sparse shrubland and Dwarf Shrubland. The park is home to a large variety of birds, such as the Black-headed Canary, Ludwig’s Bustard, and the Black-eared Finchlark. Peak birding season is August to October.
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