Tankwa Karoo National Park spans nearly 340,000 acres in one of the most arid and remote parts of South Africa. The park is home to a diverse array of bird species, including the martial eagle, Ludwig s bustard, karoo lark, large-billed lark, long-billed lark, cinnamon-breasted warbler, black-headed canary, and many more. However, temperatures in Tankwa Karoo are rising and routinely reach levels that can be lethal to birds. In order to survive, birds control their body temperatures by seeking shade, as well as through evaporative cooling, which requires greater intake of water. Water, however, is becoming increasingly scarce due to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns. At the few waterholes that remain, the threat of predation is high, and limited shade means birds risk exposure to high temperatures.
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