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About the Kalahari
• Located in Southwest Africa and stretches for 900,000 square km
• The word Kalahari is derived from the Tswana word Kgalagadi mean “the great thirst”
• Only 0-10 inches of rainfall per year in the Kalahari
Environmental Conditions
• Record High in temperature is 136 degrees Fahrenheit
• Deadly Sandstorms occur frequently
• Is Considered one of Africa’s last wildlife paradise
• Most dangerous part of the Kalahari is the excessive amount of radiant light
• Many riverbeds that are dry out due to the heat
Life in the Kalahari
• Many tribes still successfully live in the Kalahari including: The Basawra, San, and Bantu people
• Were given the nickname bushmen by European Settlers
• The Bushmen’s language includes clicking sounds
• Europeans first settle in 1879. 250 of these settlers and 9,000 cattle died within the first three months due to the brutal conditions
• The Kalahari is still populated by Europeans due to the great source of diamonds
The Natives
• The Bushmen who live on the land use their knowledge of the land to survive
• Due to the lack of sanitary water, Water from plant roots is the main source of water
• The Bushmen houses are huts made out of branches and tall grass
• The Bushmen’s tribes are primarily nomadic
• Their way of life is now available to the public through certain tourist packages
The Human body
• Major body systems effected by the Kalahari
CardiovascularIntegumentaryImmune
• Cardiovascular system is effected by the extreme heat, humidity, and air pressure all put stress on heart for people who are not accommodated to these conditions
• Integumentary system is effected by the sun’s radiant light, wind, and sand particles which are all harmful to the skin
• Immune system is effected because if this system does not become immune to the dangerous diseases and terrible sanitation it is very hard to survive in the desert
Safety Precautions
• Supplies neededBottled Water (enough
to accommodate for 9 quarts per day
Lip BalmCompassWeb belt with cateensSleeping bag
• Necessary ClothingLong Sleeves
(protecting skin from sand storms and sun)
Warm clothing (for cold Kalahari nights)
Goggles and Sunglasses ( for protection from dust particles and radiant light)
Human Adaptations
• Two adaptations of the Human body while in the Kalahari occur in these body systems
CardiovascularImmune
• In most natives there is a fatty deposit surrounding vital organs such as the heart in order to keep warm at night
• Natives have become immune to most airborne diseases which are in the Kalahari