SIZE: Shoulder height 60 cm, mass (m) 12 kg, (f) 10 kg. COLOUR: Pale gold to tawny, with solid black spots which run in bands from back of neck to flanks. Black rings around short tail, back of ears, with two black bands separated by a white patch. MOST LIKE: The Cheetah, … Read more
The African Wildcat, also known as the Egyptian Wildcat, is a midget, tabby-like cat that is considered to be part of indigenous species of wildcats in Africa. This species is widely distributed throughout Africa, but it cannot be seen in tropical rainforests and the Sahara Desert. One of the main threats to … Read more
It is the largest extant bird species, conspicuous due to its long neck and powerful legs. Males sport a black-and-white plumage, while females have a paler gray-brown tone. Small flocks occur in lightly-wooded county habitats, roaming several kilometers each day. While they are flightless, their wings are not useless as they use … Read more
The Bat-eared Fox, also known as the Otocyon megalotis, Delalande’s Fox, Long-eared Fox, Black-eared Fox, Big-eared Fox, and the Sub-Saharan version of a Fennec Fox, is a fox species commonly found in the savannahs of the African continent. This species looks like Cape Fox, except that the latter has big, perked ears … Read more
A Tsessebe has amazed people because of its agility and excellent physical features. Dubbed as the fastest antelope in southern Africa, the Tsessebe is a fascinating species of antelope that you will surely have fun learning about. Read further to know more about Tsessebes! What is Tsessebe? Often referred to as a … Read more
A native to southern and eastern regions of the African continent, the Waterbuck is a species of antelope that will surely captivate your attention. Compared to other antelopes, it is relatively more robust in size. Read further to learn more about the Waterbuck. What is a Waterbuck? The Waterbuck is a huge … Read more