Southern Africa Vocabulary - Botswana

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

extremely great in extent, size, or area

existing or available in large quantities

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

an organized attempt to protect and preserve animals, plants, natural resources, or the environment

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

an area of scenery visible in a single view

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

short in duration

a member of a society that survives by hunting animals, fishing, and gathering wild plants rather than practicing agriculture

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

having an unpleasant or rough nature, in a way that is difficult to endure

to gather together things from different places or people

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty

an open clash or struggle between opposing groups or individuals

the state of being free from the control of others

an office where government employees work

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

very important and necessary

the process of interlacing two sets of yarn or thread, called the warp and the weft, using a loom or other weaving device, to create fabric or textiles

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

the art of assembling beads or other small objects, such as shells, stones, or seeds, into decorative or functional designs

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

located away from the coast

a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries

to become covered or filled by water

to cause something to change into a different state or condition

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

a place or state of perfect happiness, peace, and delight

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

from a very short distance away

a large African mammal with a thick gray skin, big jaws and tusks that lives near water

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

extremely great or large

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

the environment where a plant or animal species normally lives and grows, with the conditions that suit its needs

a large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots

a large wild plant-eating animal belonging to the cow family with curved horns, native to Africa and Asia

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

a wild animal that lives in Africa, which is like a horse, with black-and-white stripes on its body

a nocturnal wild mammal that eats the remains of the flesh of other animals and makes a sound like laughter

a canid found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its unique coat pattern, which consists of patches of black, white, and brown.

a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming extinct

a very large mammal with a thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose, feeding on plants, which is native to Africa and Southern Asia

having or showing extensive knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular field

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

in relation to activities that minimize disruption to ecosystems; emphasizing sustainability and reduced ecological footprint

to value something or someone's good qualities

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

very long or appearing to have no end, often causing fatigue or frustration

the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other

to be subject to change in form, appearance, or nature

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons