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Rusty-spotted genet (Genetta maculata)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The panther genet, also called the large-spotted genet or the rust-spotted genet, is a genet […]

Servaline genet (Genetta servalina)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Welcome to the mysterious world of the servaline genet, a captivating creature that roams the

African palm civet (Nandinia binotata)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The African palm civet (Nandinia binotata), sometimes known as the two-spotted palm civet, is a

Marsh Mongoose (Atilax paludinosus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The marsh mongoose (Atilax paludinosus) or water mongoose is the most aquatic species of mongoose.

Bushy-Tailed Mongoose (Bdeogale crassicauda)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The bushy-tailed mongoose (Bdeogale crassicauda) is a mammal found in central Africa, ranging from southern

Jackson’s mongoose (Bdeogale jacksoni)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Jackson’s mongoose (Bdeogale jacksoni) is a species of mongoose found in montane forests in

Common Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Dwarf mongooses are the smallest African predators. They have a long tail, a huge pointed

Egyptian Mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Egyptian mongooses (Herpestes ichneumon) are modest animals with long-haired grey coats sprinkled with brownish speckles;

Common Slender Mongoose (Galerella sanguinea)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Slender Mongoose (Galerella sanguinea), also known as the Black-tipped Mongoose or the Black-tailed Mongoose,

Banded Mongooses (Mungos mungo)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs African banded mongooses, scientifically known as Mungos Mungo are tiny, cat-like carnivores. They are well-known

Meller’s mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Meller’s mongoose (Rhynchogale melleri) is a little brown mongoose endemic to southeastern Africa’s savannas and

Long-nosed Mongoose (Xenogale naso)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Long-nosed Mongoose (Xenogale naso), is a sleek and stealthy predator that inhabits various regions

Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Spotted hyenas also scientifically known as Crocuta Crocuta are the largest of three hyena species

Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The striped hyena is smaller than the spotted hyena. They have the same front-heavy, sloping

Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Aardwolf scientifically known as Proteles Cristata is neither an aardvark nor a wolf. Their name,

African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The African wild dog, also known as the Cape hunting dog or African painted dog,

African golden wolf (Canis anthus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The African golden wolf (Canis anthus) is a little dog-like creature with a long nose,

Side-Striped Jackal (Canis adustus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The side-striped jackal, scientifically named Canis adustus, is a kind of canine found in central

Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis), is a small and unique African canid species known for its

Black-Backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Black-Backed Jackal, also scientifically going by the name Canis mesomelas, is a species with

Striped Polecat (Ictonyx striatus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The striped polecat (Ictonyx striatus), also known as the African polecat, zoril, zorille, zorilla, Cape

African Striped Weasel (Poecilogale albinucha)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The African striped weasel, scientifically labeled Poecilogale albinucha is one of Africa’s smallest mammalian carnivores

Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Honey badgers, scientifically named Mellivora capensis or going by another name “Ratel” are related to

Speckle-throated Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis ) or spotted-necked otter

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Spotted-necked otter, scientifically called Hydrictis maculicollis, gets its name from the creamy white speckled

African Clawless Otter (Aonyx capensis)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs African clawless otters, scientifically known as Aonyx capensis are the most common otter species in

Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The plains zebra, commonly known as the common zebra, is the most numerous of three

Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Black rhinos also going by the scientific name Diceros bicornis, are herbivores and browsers who

Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The common warthog whose scientific name is Phacochoerus africanus can be described as a robust

The Giant Forest Hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The forest hog scientifically known as Hylochoerus meinertzhageni, is the biggest type of wild pig.

The Bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The bushpig scientifically known as Potamochoerus larvatus, is a member of the pig family that

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Scientifically known as Hippopotamus amphibius, the name Hippopotamus comes from the Greek word for “river

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) – Maasai giraffe (Giraffa tippelskirchi)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The giraffe is the tallest animal on land with an average height of around 5

Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus) is a large African antelope belonging to the Bovidae family. It

Lichtenstein’s hartebeest (Alcelaphus lichtensteinii)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, scientifically known as Alcelaphus lichtensteinii, is a species of antelope found in

Wildebeest / Common Wildebeest / Blue Wildebeest / Gnu (Connochaetes taurinus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), sometimes known as the gnu, is an antelope species. Their

Topi (Damaliscus lunatus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Topi (Damaliscus lunatus), commonly known as tsessebe or sassaby, is one of Africa’s most numerous

Grant’s Gazelle (Nanger granti)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Grant’s Gazelle (Nanger granti) has three subspecies. This gazelle is similar to Thomson’s gazelles, but

Thomson’s Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Thomson’s Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii) are small types of gazelles that have light-brown coats with

Oribi (Ourebia ourebi)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Oribi, scientifically labeled Ourebia Ourebi is the largest type of antelope in the small

African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) – Cape Buffalo

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs African buffalo (Cape Buffalo) scientifically known as Syncerus caffer, an annoyance to ranchers, a treasure

Lesser Kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Lesser Kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) is a visually striking antelope, featuring a unique coat pattern

Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The common eland, scientifically known as Taurotragus oryx, is a large antelope species native to

Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The bushbuck, also scientifically known as Tragelaphus scriptus, is a medium-sized antelope species found in

Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) is a unique and elusive antelope species that calls the wetlands

Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a magnificent antelope species that roam the vast savannas

Aders’s duiker (Cephalophus adersi)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Aders’s duiker (Cephalophus adersi) is a captivating forest-dwelling antelope species found in select regions of

Peters’s duiker (Cephalophus callipygus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Peters’s duiker (Cephalophus callipygus), also known as the black-backed duiker, is a captivating antelope species

Harvey’s duiker (Cephalophus harveyi)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Harvey’s duiker (Cephalophus harveyi) is a fascinating antelope species that inhabits the dense forests and

Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola) is a remarkable and diminutive antelope species found in various

Red Forest Duiker (Cephalophus natalensis)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Red Forest Duiker (Cephalophus natalensis) is a captivating and elusive antelope species that inhabits

Abbott’s Duiker (Cephalophus spadix)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Abbott’s Duiker (Cephalophus spadix), also known as the Congo Forest Duiker, is a captivating and

Weyns’s Duiker (Cephalophus weynsi)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs Weyns’s Duiker (Cephalophus weynsi), also known as the Weyns’s Blue Duiker, is an enigmatic and

Roan Antelope (Hippotragus equinus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Roan Antelope (Hippotragus equinus) is a magnificent and iconic herbivore found in the grasslands

Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger) is a captivating and regal species that embodies the spirit

East African Oryx (Oryx beisa)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The East African Oryx, scientifically known as Oryx beisa, is a magnificent antelope species that

Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Waterbuck, scientifically known as Kobus ellipsiprymnus, is a majestic antelope species found in various

Puku (Kobus vardonii)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Puku, scientifically known as Kobus vardonii, is a captivating antelope species found in the

Southern Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Southern Reedbuck, scientifically known as Redunca arundinum, is a captivating antelope species found in

Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Mountain Reedbuck, scientifically known as Redunca fulvorufula, is an enchanting antelope species that inhabits

Bohor Reedbuck (Redunca redunca)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Bohor Reedbuck, scientifically known as Redunca redunca, is a captivating antelope species that thrives

Impala (Aepyceros melampus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Impala also called Rooiboks, scientifically known as Aepyceros melampus, is a graceful and iconic

Kob (Kobus kob)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The kob is an iconic African antelope known for its distinctive appearance and graceful movements.

Suni (Neotragus moschatus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The suni (Neotragus moschatus) is a small and elusive antelope species that inhabits the dense

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is an iconic reptile that roams the rivers, lakes, and

Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)

Details Adaptations Habitat Safaris FAQs The Puff Adder (Bitis arietans) is a venomous snake that commands attention as one of

Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)

Details Adaptations Habitat FAQs The Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) is a remarkable reptile known for its unique appearance and fascinating

Rhinoceros beetles (Dynastinae)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Rhino Beetle, with its formidable size and impressive horn-like structures, is a fascinating insect

Brown Greater Galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Brown Greater Galago, scientifically known as Otolemur crassicaudatus, belongs to the family Galagidae and

Antlion (Dendroaspis polylepis)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Antlion is a fascinating insect known for its unique predatory behavior and intriguing lifecycle.

Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Black Mamba scientifically known as Dendroaspis polylepis is a highly venomous snake that commands

Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Green Mamba, with its vibrant coloration and graceful movements, is a striking snake native

Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Egyptian Cobra, also known scientifically as Naja haje or the Asp, holds a prominent

African Rock Python (Python sebae)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The African Rock Python, one of the largest snake species in the world, commands attention

Dung Beetle

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The humble dung beetle, a fascinating and industrious insect, plays a crucial role in maintaining

Rondo dwarf galago (Galagoides rondoensis)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Rondo dwarf galago, scientifically known as Galagoides rondoensis, is a captivating primate species found

Uluguru Bushbaby (Galagoides orinus)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Uluguru bushbaby, also known as the Uluguru dwarf galago (Galagoides orinus), is a captivating

Grant’s bushbaby (Galagoides granti)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs Grant’s bushbaby, also known as Grant’s dwarf galago (Galagoides granti), is a captivating small primate

African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The African bush elephant, scientifically known as Loxodonta africana, is an awe-inspiring creature that embodies

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Aardvark, scientifically known as Orycteropus afer, is a unique and intriguing creature that captures

Grey-faced Elephant Shrew (Rhynchocyon udzungwensis)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Grey-faced Elephant Shrew (scientifically known as Rhynchocyon udzungwensis) is an extraordinary mammal that resides

Black and rufous elephant shrew (Rhynchocyon petersi)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The black and rufous elephant shrew, scientifically known as Rhynchocyon petersi, is a small mammal

Checkered elephant shrew (Rhynchocyon cirnei)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Checkered Elephant Shrew, scientifically known as Rhynchocyon cirnei, is a small mammal that belongs

Four-Toed Elephant Shrew (Petrodromus tetradactylus)

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Four-Toed Elephant Shrew (Petrodromus tetradactylus), also known as the Four-Toed Sengi, is a remarkable

Rufous Elephant Shrew

Details Adaptation Habitat Safaris FAQs The Rufous Elephant Shrew, scientifically known as Elephantulus rufescens, is a small mammal that belongs

Short-snouted elephant shrew

Details The short-snouted elephant shrew, also known as the round-eared sengi or elephantulus brachyrhynchus, is a captivating small mammal that

Stuhlmann’s Golden Mole

Details Stuhlmann’s Golden Mole, named after the German explorer Franz Stuhlmann, is a small mammal that belongs to the golden

Giant Otter Shrew

Details The Giant Otter Shrew, also known by its scientific name Potamogale velox, is a fascinating creature that captures the