Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Brandt’s hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas)
Brandt’s hedgehog is a typical hedgehog in appearance, with a dense, spiny coat, elongated snout, and ability to curl into a defensive ball…
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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…
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Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs. It occurs in two main colour forms that are almost…
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Soemmerring’s gazelle (Nanger soemmerringii)
These large, pale gazelles once gathered in their hundreds on the open plains of the Horn of Africa. Soemmerring’s gazelles bear short…
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Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures…
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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…
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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…
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Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni)
Information on Finlayson's cave bat (Vespadelus finlaysoni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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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…
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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…
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Brown snake eagle (Circaetus cinereus)
Information on the brown snake eagle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pampas cat (Leopardus colocolo)
This little known South American cat can be found in a greater variety of habitats than any other small cat on the continent. It looks like…
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Cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)
Information on the Cape porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Jaguar (Panthera onca)
The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat of the Americas and a formidable predator. Its common name comes from the native Indian name…
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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…
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Matabele ant (Pachycondyla analis)
The Matabele ant (Pachycondyla analis) colony consists of two different sizes of worker, ‘majors’ and ‘minors’. The minor worker is…
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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…
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Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey…
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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…
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Fox kestrel (Falco alopex)
Substantially larger than most other kestrel species, the fox kestrel possesses well developed, long, pointed wings and an elongated…
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Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail…
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Banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys spectabilis)
Information on the banner-tailed kangaroo rat (Dipodomys spectabilis) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Tamarisk (Tamarix passerinoides)
Information on Tamarix passerinoides is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear…
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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…
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Fischer’s lovebird (Agapornis fischeri)
With such vibrant, colourful plumage it is easy to understand why this tiny parrot has been threatened by collection for the wild bird trade…
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Ocellated spinytail (Uromastyx ocellata)
As its common name suggests, the ocellated spinytail (Uromastyx ocellata) has many white ‘ocelli’, or eye-like markings, arranged in bands…
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Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis)
Roaming the central plains of southern Africa is the slender springbok, the National Animal of South Africa. Within the last 100 years…
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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…
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Peruvian plantcutter (Phytotoma raimondii)
Information on the Peruvian plantcutter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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