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Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Fynbos: The natural shrubland vegetation occurring in the southwestern and southern Cape of South Africa, holding the greatest diversity of plant species in the world. Fynbos is characterised by tall shrubs with large leaves, heath-like shrubs, wiry reed-like plants, and bulbous herbs.
Gestation: The state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
Nocturnal: Active at night.
Preorbital glands: An organ that produces a secretion, situated in front of the eye socket.