As rich as is the Flora of the Klein Karoo, so too is its Fauna. Illustrated, are a few of the creatures that you might encounter. Black Eagle Threatened throughout the sub-continent, the magnificent Black Eagle is less endangered in our Klein Karoo.
Dassies are a preferred meal.
Blister Beatle Keep a distance from the attractive, Blister Beetle with its warning colouration of black and yellow. Grysbok Take care when driving in the late evening when you might encounter the delicate Grysbok . It is easily identified by the reddish coat flecked with white hairs. The Guinea Fowl needs no clues to its identification, having arresting black and white spots on the body and a turkey-like helmet on its head. Praying Mantis Do not become too enchanted with the quaint, jerking gait and attentive eyes of the Praying Mantis .