The Blesbok, also known as Blesbuck or Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi, is an antelope species indigenous to Eswatini and South Africa. This species falls under the Bovidae family. Its closest relatives include Blue Duiker, Eland, Gerenuk, Bontebok, and Sitatunga. American naturalist Francis Harper first described this antelope species in 1939. The Blesbok is … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 0,9 m, (f) 0,8 m; mass (m) 80 kg, (f) 68 kg. Only males have forward-curving horns. COLOUR: Dull greyish-brown to dark brown. Underside, including underside of the bushy brown tail, is whitish, and there are pale patches on the throat, face and around the eyes. Below each … Read more
One of the largest antelopes in the world, the Roan Antelope is a native to central and southern Africa. It is characterized by its reddish-brown color and its robust built. Read further to know more about the Roan Antelope! What is the Roan Antelope? The Roan Antelope, or also known as Hippotragus … Read more
SIZE: Shoulder height (m) 1,1 m, (f) 0,95 m; mass (m) 108 kg, (f) 62 kg. COLOUR: Males shaggy, grey-brown coat; white chevron between eyes; up to 14 faint, narrow vertical stripes on sides. Mane of long, whitish hair from shoulders to rump; bushy tail brown, with a white underside. Lower parts … Read more
Do not be fooled by its scales, a Pangolin is not a dangerous reptile. It is a harmless mammal that is widely dispersed throughout Asia and Africa, but its population is decreasing due to wildlife crime. Pangolins standout among the class Mammalia because of its protective scales and extraordinary shape. Read further … Read more
The Thick-tailed Bushbaby is known for many alternative names: Brown Greater Galago, Large-eared Greater Galago, Thick-tailed Galago, and Otolemur crassicaudatus. This nocturnal primate is considered to be the largest among the Galagos family. Compared to other galagos species, the Thick-tailed Bushbaby does not leap. It walks, runs, and jumps. This primate is … Read more