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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Bleedwood tree (Pterocarpus angolensis)

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
Side-striped jackal (Canis adustus)
The side-striped jackal (Canis adustus) is a medium-sized canid of sub-Saharan Africa, with long legs, a long muzzle and a fairly short... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii)
A stout, medium-sized dragonfly, the blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii) is an attractive species with deep blue and black markings. The blue... More 4 Images 0 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
Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a handsome antelope that is easily distinguished by the male’s spectacular spiral horns... More 33 Images 3 Videos
Common river frog (Amietia angolensis)
Information on the common river frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
African elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Perhaps one of the world’s most emotive and iconic animals, the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest living terrestrial... More 84 Images 42 Videos
Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo)
The banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a long, slender carnivore that is widespread throughout much of southern Africa. As its name suggests... More 26 Images 8 Videos
Egyptian slit-faced bat (Nycteris thebaica)
The Egyptian slit-faced bat gets its name from the distinctive slit, or lobed groove, which runs down the centre of the face, from between... More 1 Image 0 videos
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Common eland (Tragelaphus oryx)
Along with the giant eland (Tragelaphus derbianus), the common eland is one of the largest antelopes in existence. Its coat is tan, fawn or... More 30 Images 2 Videos
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta)
One of the most misunderstood animals, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) has a reputation as being sly and cowardly, but is in fact... More 47 Images 13 Videos
Common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)
One of the most distinctive of all wild pigs, the common warthog is named for the two prominent pairs of large, fleshy protuberances that... More 32 Images 11 Videos
Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
The graceful impala is a noisy antelope renowned for its agile leaps. It has reddish-brown upperparts becoming paler on the sides. The... More 48 Images 15 Videos
Common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum)
A small, yet striking red and yellow damselfly with bright green eyes, the common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum) is a distinctive... More 12 Images 0 videos
Schlieffen's bat (Nycticeinops schlieffeni)
Schlieffen’s bat is not only one of the smallest species of bat on the African continent, it is also the only species in the world belonging... More 3 Images 0 videos
African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis)
The dexterous, hand-like forefeet of the African clawless otter are its most remarkable feature, enabling it to grapple with its prey with... More 12 Images 1 Video
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
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has many adaptations that allow it to sprint across the plains; the... More 82 Images 25 Videos
Plains zebra (Equus quagga)
The iconic plains zebra is the most abundant and conspicuous of all Africa’s grazing animals. This species exhibits a large degree of... More 40 Images 14 Videos
Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Built for height rather than speed, the serval (Leptailurus serval) is a tall, slender cat with the longest legs relative to body size... More 31 Images 11 Videos
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
One of the largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a... More 66 Images 22 Videos
Southern lesser galago (Galago moholi)
A small, elusive primate, the southern lesser galago (Galago moholi) has large round eyes, large prominent ears, and a remarkable ability to... More 6 Images 4 Videos
Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
This fascinating small antelope has a number of distinct features that make it well adapted to its rugged, rocky habitat. It is unique... More 19 Images 4 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
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Despite its massive bulk, this amphibious mammal moves underwater with grace, and trots on land with surprising speed. Indeed, the name... More 60 Images 13 Videos
African civet (Civettictis civetta)
A nocturnal, opportunistic mammal, the African civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest African member of the Viverridae family, which... More 12 Images 1 Video
Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos

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