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Species related to the Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia)

Red serow (Capricornis rubidus)
Belonging to a group known as the goat-antelopes, the red serow is a rather small, stocky bovid with long, pointed ears, a short mane, a... More 2 Images 0 videos
Chinese goral (Naemorhedus griseus)
Information on the Chinese goral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Himalayan goral (Naemorhedus goral)
Information on the Himalayan goral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 1 Video
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
West Caucasian tur (Capra caucasica)
The West Caucasian tur is a large, robust goat with a long and deep body. In summer, its coat is generally a reddish-brown, while in winter... More 11 Images 0 videos
Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica)
The Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica) is most easily recognised by the striking, backward-arching horns of the male, which are incredibly long... More 37 Images 0 videos
Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
The chamois is an agile and graceful animal, adapted to cold, highland terrain. Its winter coat consists of thick, woolly underfur and long... More 30 Images 7 Videos
Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana)
This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of the male, which are long, slender and... More 21 Images 5 Videos
Lesser Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus jaculus)
This small rodent is sometimes likened to a tiny kangaroo due to its incredibly large hind legs, and hopping form of locomotion. The lesser... More 10 Images 0 videos
Rüeppell’s fox (Vulpes rueppelli)
Rüppell’s fox is one of the smallest and most elusive members of the Vulpes genus. Even though this fox is much smaller than the red fox (... More 5 Images 1 Video
Scimitar-horned oryx (Oryx dammah)
The scimitar-horned oryx, so named for its magnificent curved horns, is now thought to be Extinct in the Wild, hunted to the brink of... More 20 Images 6 Videos
Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
The Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) is a desert living antelope and is well adapted to its harsh habitat; the hooves are splayed to enable them... More 30 Images 4 Videos
Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)
The Dorcas gazelle is generally similar in appearance to the closely related Gazella gazella, but they are smaller, have longer ears and... More 28 Images 5 Videos
Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
The largest of all gazelle species, the dama gazelle has at least two subspecies, which vary greatly in colour. The eastern subspecies... More 12 Images 1 Video
Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
This large, high-shouldered antelope is one of the grazing mammals that formerly ranged in huge herds, shaping the vast grasslands of... More 47 Images 4 Videos
Slender-horned gazelle (Gazella leptoceros)
The palest of all gazelle species, the slender-horned gazelle has a creamy-buff upper body, pale brown flank stripe and pure white underside... More 4 Images 0 videos
Desert viper (Daboia deserti)
Information on the desert viper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 5 Videos
Roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus)
The roan antelope is one of the largest of all African bovids, exceeded in size only by the African buffalo and eland. It is somewhat... More 18 Images 0 videos
Bohor reedbuck (Redunca redunca)
This medium-sized, sandy coloured antelope possesses no outstanding physical features, instead, its loud whistles and bounding behaviour are... More 19 Images 0 videos
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus)
One of the most common ungulates over many African grasslands until the early 1900s, the topi has now gone extinct in much of its former... More 35 Images 7 Videos
Red-fronted gazelle (Eudorcas rufifrons)
Information on the red-fronted gazelle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis)
The taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) is a medium-sized deer with a stocky body and a sandy grey coat, which provides excellent camouflage in... More 4 Images 0 videos
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
The strong and imposing African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is Africa’s only wild cattle species, and one of the ‘Big Five’ mammals that were... More 78 Images 13 Videos
Cuvier’s gazelle (Gazella cuvieri)
Cuvier’s gazelle has two-tone colouration; a dark brown back, head and legs contrast with a white belly and rump patch. The tail is nearly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Oribi (Ourebia ourebi)
The smallest true grazer amongst the antelope, the oribi is a medium-sized ungulate with slender legs, a long neck, and small pointed horns... More 14 Images 2 Videos
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
This rather shaggy-haired antelope is noted for its association with water and its strong musky scent. Its coat of coarse hair ranges... More 49 Images 5 Videos
Orca (Orcinus orca)
Also known as the killer whale, the orca (Orcinus orca) is the largest member of the dolphin family, and one of the most distinctive of all... More 50 Images 1 Video
Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii)
This medium sized antelope is highly specialised for a semi-aquatic lifestyle, spending the greater part of its life in papyrus swamps of... More 24 Images 4 Videos

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