The Fauna of the Falls
The biodiversity of the Falls region is rich and varied. The national parks around the Falls contain abundant wildlife including sizable populations of elephant and buffalo, as well as giraffe, zebra, and a variety of antelope, in particular kudu, impala, bushbuck and comon duiker. Vervet monkeys and baboons, along with warthog, are common. The area supports a wealth of birdlife, making it a paradise of the birdwatcher, as well as many species of reptile and amphibian.