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Lepidoptera, Scorpions &amp; Odonata were surveyed by means of a standard handnet, close-focussing binoculars, hand searching (e.g. lifting rocks) and nocturnal surveys using an ultra-violet torch. Herpetofauna : possible burrows, or likely reptile habitat were inspected for any inhabitant; amphibians were also identified by their vocalisations, but the herpetofaunal assessment focussed largely on a desktop review.</p>","language":"eng","logoUrl":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Imerys_logo.png","citation":{"text":"Robles Triana L, Forero S, Niemand L (2025). Flora and fauna surveys in Limpopo (South Africa) during 2015. Imerys. 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