The Augur Buzzard, also known as the Buteo Augur, is a large bird of prey classified under the family of Accipitridae. This family of small to large predator birds, including Old World vultures, Bearded vultures, Honey Buzzards, and Elanine kites. This bird species is commonly confused with Jackal Buzzard and Archer’s Buzzard. … Read more
A native to the Kilombero Valley of Tanzania, Pukus are widely distributed among the southern-central part of the African continent. Sometimes, they are mistaken as Lechwes, Impala, or Southern Reedbuck due to its golden-brown color. However, Pukus have several characteristics that make them stand out among its look-alikes. Read further to know … Read more
Have you ever heard of an antelope that lives in both water and land? If you are wondering if it exists—yes, it does! It is called a Sitatunga. This animal is deemed to be the most aquatic antelope. Read further to know more about the Sitatunga! What is a Sitatunga? The Sitatunga, … Read more
The Bontebok, also known as Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi, is a subspecies of Damaliscus pygargus, an antelope commonly found in Lesotho, South Africa, and Namibia. Back in the day, there were only 17 Bonteboks around the world, but now their population has dramatically risen over the years because of local conservation efforts. According … Read more
It has large, round eyes, big ears, and it comes in a cute size—a Lesser Bushbaby is a native to the southern part of Africa. It is considered as one of the most common primates that roam around Africa. They are strikingly adorable and generally harmless. In fact, they are often kept … Read more
The Greater Cane Rat, also known as Thryonomys swinderianus, is a member of the cane rats family or Thryonomys genus, a small family of rodent which is restricted in Africa. The Greater Cane Rat is a common rodent that can be found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. This species is closely related to porcupines … Read more