What animals do when it gets really hot in South Africa
Getaway Magazine | 10.02.2026 00:00
Summer in South Africa can be relentless, with heatwaves pushing temperatures well beyond comfort levels. Wildlife does not escape this reality. Across savannas, deserts, forests, and coastlines, animals rely on a suite of clever behavioural adaptations to survive extreme heat, writes Lee-Ann Steyn.
