According to Dictionary. com succession is a number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other. Primary, secondary, and cyclic are all three types of succession. Primary succession is the colonization of habitats without life. Primary Succession occurs in a new habitat with no vegetation before the process starts.Secondary succession occur in habitats with a recurring disturbance which leaves seeds or pores. A disturbance is an event in the environment that shifts an organism's population from its equilibrium. Cyclic succession is caused by periodic changes arising from constant changes in a species interactions or recurring events. On plant that is found in the Kalahari Desert is the Camelthorn Tree(Image 6). Many animals rely on the Camelthorn Tree for food during the dry period and shade when it’s hot. This tree has a deep root system so that during a dry season it can still have the amount of water it needs to survive. During a severe drought the tree’s seed pods make up a majority of the food supplies so that the animal can survive. This tree is mostly consumed by giraffes because they can reach the tall trees. The Camelthorn Tree has adapted to being able to produce enough seed pods to feed the animals during a drought.
Another plant found in the Kalahari Desert is the Shepherds Tree commonly known as the matoppie and witgatboom tree. The tree’s leaves are very high in vitamin A and protein which is a common source of nutrition for many animals. The Flowers the tree makes are small and yellow with a sweet scent which is also a source of food for the animals. The Shepherds Tree has adapted to the dry seasons. The Horned Melon Tree also found in the Kalahari Desert is know as many things like the gemsbok cucumber, African horned cucumber, hedged gourd, and kiwano, the horned melon tree belongs to the cucumber, or melon families. The Horned Melon Tree is known for its fruit that resembles a spiny oval melon. This tree has adapted to strive in the warm weather. The horned melon can be eaten raw or ripe with a high content of vitamin C.
All of the beautiful land and animals in the Kalahari Desert leads to a lot of tourism. At first people only visited the Kalahari Desert to take pictures or hunt. However, as there became more and more tourism people started to explore places people didn’t regularly go to. Because of this some of the culture is slowly falling apart and some animals habitats could be destroyed as well. Hunting animals can also lead to species becoming extinct. Some of the plants found in this desert can be taken and used to make a meal or for a diet.