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The natural distribution of Botswana's vegetation is closely related to rainfall patterns. Most of the country is covered by savanna of three types - shrub, tree or grass savanna. Shrub savanna is in the southwest, while tree savanna is in the rest of the country. Small areas of Botswana are forested. Acacias and mopane are the most common tree species in the country. True forests occur only in the far north, along the banks of the Chobe River.
Botswana is also well known for its diverse range of wildlife. Most of the major African game species can be found, along with a number of species that are endemic to the region. Compared to the rest of Africa the game has been well protected from the scourge of poaching. The statistical picture reveals that the country is home to 164 species of mammals, 157 of reptile, 80 of fish, 550 of bird and uncountable different kinds of insects.
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