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Species related to the Brown hyaena (Hyaena brunnea)

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
Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 Images 0 videos
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
Lion (Panthera leo)
It seems that no animal has inspired the imagination of man more than the lion (Panthera leo). Characterised as fearsome, courageous and... More 128 Images 26 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
Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely... More 23 Images 5 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
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
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis)
A stocky, robust and rather ferocious animal, the honey badger, which is the only species within the Mellivora genus, has very distinct... More 20 Images 0 videos
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus clivosus)
Geoffroy's horseshoe bat is a medium-sized bat with soft, fluffy, greyish-white fur and some slightly brown areas around the face. Horseshoe... More 1 Image 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
Cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Information on the Cape porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast... More 84 Images 14 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
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes)
This secretive and rare cat is among the smallest of the world’s cats, and is the smallest wild cat in Africa. The coat of the black-footed... More 16 Images 1 Video
Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Aardvark (Orycteropus afer)
While the bizarre and elusive aardvark (Orycteropus afer) may look vaguely similar in appearance to a pig, (aardvark literally means... More 21 Images 5 Videos
Black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa)
The black-tailed skimmer (Nesciothemis farinosa) is a fairly large and robust dragonfly. The male, as the common name suggests, has a... More 5 Images 0 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
Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)
To compare the meerkat to Africa’s ‘big five’ might seem somewhat fanciful, but this small, charismatic mongoose is undoubtedly one of the... More 46 Images 9 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
Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
The most distinctive features of this heavily built antelope are its long, rapier-shaped horns and striking black and white facial markings... More 38 Images 8 Videos
Southern reedbuck (Redunca arundinum)
An elegant antelope of Africa’s grasslands, the southern reedbuck can be identified by the distinctive dark lines that run down the front of... More 10 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
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 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
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
Ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii)
The unusual ground pangolin belongs to a group of eight armour-plated species, (the order Pholidota), distinguished from other mammals by... More 13 Images 2 Videos

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