With 2,800 plant species, few of which are endemic, its floral diversity is modest compared to that of its neighbors. Following sections on geography, climate, and population, this biodiversity guide lists animal species, including endangered and rare species. White Rhinos, exterminated around the turn of the century, have been reintroduced with promising results.
Genetic diversity is discussed next.
It is noted that indigenous cultivars of sorghum, millet, cowpeas, and groundnuts, wildebeest, and traditional cattle breeds are all genetically threatened species whose adaptation to Botswana's climate make them particularly valuable. Following this are sections on vegetation zones, forest resources, and important habitats. Discussion of threats to biodiversity and of conservation efforts make up the rest of the guide. Most threats stem from the country's burgeoning cattle industry, and illegal hunting is an ongoing problem. That conservation is taken seriously is clear from the extensive institutional resources and legislation devoted to land use, animal protection, and habitat preservation.