The wetlands of the Okavango Delta accommodate a multitude of ecosystems with a large
diversity in fauna and flora. They not only provide the traditional livelihood of the local …

Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems globally characterized by dynamic
interactions between terrestrial and aquatic habitats at different scales. These systems …

Networks of ground-based hydro-meteorological observations are frequently sparse in
developing countries and the situation is not improving. Part of the reason is the lack of …

This second edition of this important and authoritative survey provides students and
researchers with up-to-date and accessible information about the ecology of freshwater and …

In the Okavango Delta (about 28,000 km 2) the number of identified species is 1,300 for
plants, 71 for fish, 33 for amphibians, 64 for reptiles, 444 for birds, and 122 for mammals …

Abstract The Okavango River Basin (ORB), including the World Heritage site Okavango
Delta, is a region of high biodiversity projected to suffer increased early summer drying …

Terrestrial wildlife migrations, once common, are now rare because of ecosystem
fragmentation and uncontrolled hunting. Botswana historically contained migratory …

This paper reports on the application of a monthly rainfall-runoff model for the Okavango
River Basin. Streamflow is mainly generated in Angola where the Cuito and Cubango rivers …

Adaptation to flooding is now widely adopted as an appropriate policy option since flood
mitigation measures largely exceed the capability of most developing countries. In wetlands …

The analysis of stomach contents can shed light on patterns of prey availability and foraging
habits of a predator; however, recent studies have shown the potential bias in dietary studies …