One of the driest areas in the world is the Kalahari Desert. This desert stretch across Namibia and Botswana. It is also found in South Africa. It is home to unique species due to its extreme climate.
Kalahari is an inland desert that has been around since the Cretaceous Period (65-135 millions years ago). This was also when the Makgadikgadi Depression formed in northern Botswana. Its dry riverbeds indicate periods when it was more wet.
A Desert is an area that receives less than 10 inches of rain each year. The Kalahari's southwest can receive more rainfall than the rest, but evaporation is much more important.
Kalahari animals are adaptable to harsh desert conditions. Many of these endemic species have learned ways to survive days without water. Others get their supplies from plants that have survived harsh conditions.
Some of these plants may be cacti. Other herbs and other grasses are also included. Some are edible, like hoodia cactus. But others are not: wildwatermelons (tsamma) melons, gemsbok cukes, and wildwatermelons.
Because of the extreme climate, it is hard for these people to live in villages. So they have come up with a number strategies to survive, such as raising goats or cattle. They also grow crops like corn, sorghum, or pumpkins.
There are many types of plants that grow in the Kalahari, including shrubs and cacti as well as trees like the camel thorn. These trees can grow up 30 feet high and are very tough.
These trees are used to make "braaivleis", Afrikaans for barbecue. Some of these trees are protected and require a permit to cut them down.
Birds in the kalahari can be seen in a wide variety of forms, from owls and herons to kites and kestrels. Some birds spend only part of the year there, while others are migratory.
Other animals that live within the kalahari include elephants. giraffes. zebras. You will also find predators like lions and leopards. Other rodents are smaller, such as badgers and hares.
Kalahari Desert can be found in southwestern Botswana. It is bordered on the west by Orange River, and the Zambezi River on the east.
FAQ
What should you do in a survival situation
There is no time to think about the next thing to say. You need to be prepared for any situation. Prepare for any unexpected situation by knowing how to respond.
You must also be ready to improvise if you find yourself in a situation where you're not sure what to do.
You'll likely face problems such as:
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Being stuck in a remote location
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Getting lost
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Food supplies are limited
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Running low on water
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Facing hostile people
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Facing wild animals
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Finding shelter
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Predators can be defeated
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Lighting the fire
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Tools
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Building shelters
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Hunting
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* Fishing
What is your best survival tip for the future?
You can survive by staying calm. Panic will make you fail and you will die.
What are some basic survival skills in the wild environment?
It is essential to be able to make a fire, especially if you are living off the ground. Not just about lighting a candle, but also how to use friction and fire flint to start a campfire. It is also important to learn how to keep from getting burned by the flames.
It's important to learn how to make shelter with natural materials like leaves, grasses, trees, etc. These materials will help you stay warm at night. And finally, you'll need to know how much water you need to survive.
Other Survival Skills
Other things will help you stay alive, but they aren't as vital as knowing how to light a fire. While you may be able to eat many different species of animals and plants, you won’t be able cook them if it isn’t possible to light a flame.
Additionally, you'll need to know the best places and methods to find food. You may become sick or die if this is not known.
Statistics
- In November of 1755, an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.0 and a maximum intensity of VIII occurred about 50 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. (usgs.gov)
- so you can be 100 percent hands-free, and there's less chance you'll put your torch down and lose it. (nymag.com)
- Not only does it kill up to 99.9% of all waterborne bacteria and parasites, but it will filter up to 1,000 liters of water without the use of chemicals. (hiconsumption.com)
- The downside to this type of shelter is that it does not generally offer 360 degrees of protection and unless you are diligent in your build or have some kind of tarp or trash bags, it will likely not be very resistant to water. (hiconsumption.com)
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How To
How to build a lean-to shelter
There are many types of lean tos in the United States. They are typically made of wood, metal poles covered with tarps. The roof is typically added after the walls, floor, or ceiling have been built.
Lean-tos are temporary shelters that are built to the side of buildings when the weather isn't allowing for permanent shelter. You may also call it a "lean to shed", "lean–to cabin," or "lean–to house".
There are many types, including:
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A simple wooden frame covered in tarpaulin. This type lean-to can be found in rural areas.
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A lean-to tent, consisting of a frame made up of poles which support a tarpaulin.
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A lean-to cabin is also known as a "cabin on-frame" and consists of a platform supported with beams and posts.
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A lean-to shed, also called a "shelter-on-a-pole" or "paddock shed," consists of a framework of poles and supports with a cover.
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A lean-to garage also called a "garage-on-stilts" or "overhang," consists of a steel framework resting on concrete stilts.
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A lean-to studio is also known as a "studio on a frame" or "studio on a post". It consists of a framework that consists of two horizontal members (posts), and one perpendicular (beam).
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A lean-to greenhouse, also called a "greenhouse-on-a-post," consists of three parallel horizontal members (posts), one perpendicular member (beam), and a canopy.