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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
Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Dog-like in appearance, the aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a hyaena characterised by a distinctive sloping back, large, pointed ears... More 18 Images 3 Videos
Abbott’s duiker (Cephalophus spadix)
This secretive, forest-dwelling antelope was first photographed in the wild as recently as 2003, with the aid of a camera trap... More 5 Images 1 Video
Acacia (Acacia manubensis)
Information on Acacia manubensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acacia (Acacia flagellaris)
Information on Acacia flagellaris is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acacia (Acacia prasinata)
Information on Acacia prasinata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acacia (Acacia venosa)
Information on Acacia venosa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Acacia (Acacia pseudonigrescens)
Information on Acacia pseudonigrescens is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acanthastrea coral (Acanthastrea lordhowensis)
Information on Acanthastrea lordhowensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Acanthopale (Acanthopale decempedalis)
Information on Acanthopale decempedalis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Acha Tugi long-fingered frog (Cardioglossa schioetzi)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Achyranthes (Achyranthes talbotii)
Information on Achyranthes talbotii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Acioa (Acioa eketensis)
Information on Acioa eketensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora digitifera)
A branching coral with small, finger-like colonies that are cream with pink tips, Acropora digitifera is a member of a group of fast-growing... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora loripes)
Acropora loripes belongs to the ‘staghorn’ group of corals, which have characteristic branching growth forms and are among the fastest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora divaricata)
A reef-building coral that is flat or sponge-like in appearance, Acropora divaricata is often the dominant coral species in reefs throughout... More 6 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora granulosa )
Acropora granulosa belongs to the ‘staghorn’ group of corals, which have characteristic branching growth forms and are among the fastest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora arabensis)
Information on Acropora arabensis is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora valenciennesi)
Information on Acropora valenciennesi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 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
Aders’ duiker (Cephalophus adersi)
The rarest and most highly endangered of Africa’s duiker species , the diminutive Aders’ duiker (Cephalophus adersi) is also one of the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aellen’s roundleaf bat (Hipposideros marisae)
Information on the Aellen’s roundleaf bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)
The small, unassuming African blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon) conceals one of the most sought-after and valuable heartwoods in the world... More 11 Images 5 Videos
African brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus africanus)
Information on the African brush-tailed porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 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
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
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
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 83 Images 42 Videos
African giant shrew (Crocidura olivieri)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world. Like most shrews, it has a mouse- or rat-shaped body with a... More 1 Image 0 videos
African giant swallowtail (Papilio antimachus)
The beautiful African giant swallowtail has the distinction of being the largest butterfly in Africa. Its long, narrow wings are orange and... More 3 Images 0 videos
African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris)
The African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris) is a large, forest-dwelling species, with attractive colouration that provides perfect... More 6 Images 0 videos
African golden cat (Caracal aurata)
The African golden cat (Caracal aurata) is little known by science, but is the subject of much tribal superstition in many parts of Africa... More 20 Images 3 Videos
African mahogany (Khaya senegalensis)
Information on the African mahogany is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
African manatee (Trichechus senegalensis)
The African manatee is the least known of all the Sirenians; the unique group of manatees and dugongs that are the only herbivorous marine... More 2 Images 0 videos
African pencil cedar (Juniperus procera)
The African pencil cedar (Juniperus procera), the tallest of all juniper species in the world, acquired its name from its extensive use in... More 3 Images 0 videos
African pillow coral (Siderastrea savignyana)
The African pillow coral is a beautiful coral species with elaborately-shaped skeletal walls and neatly arranged septa that form a fan-like... More 2 Images 1 Video
African reed frog (Hyperolius kihangensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A... More 3 Images 0 videos
African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus)
The African slender-snouted crocodile is among the least known of the world’s crocodilians. Its defining feature is its extremely slender... More 9 Images 1 Video
African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)
The African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) is the largest tortoise of the African mainland, and is surpassed in size only by the... More 17 Images 0 videos
African teak (Pericopsis elata)
Resembling other teaks, the African teak has brown, green or yellow-brown bark and a straight grain. Growing to 50 m, this tree has... More 2 Images 0 videos
African teak (Milicia excelsa)
Information on Milicia excelsa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
African viviparous toad (Nectophrynoides vestergaardi)
Information on Nectophrynoides vestergaardi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
African viviparous toad (Nectophrynoides poyntoni)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
African walnut (Lovoa trichilioides)
This tall African forest tree is an important source of timber. The straight trunk is covered with smooth dark bark that becomes rougher... More 2 Images 0 videos
African wart frog (Acanthixalus sonjae)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
African wild ass (Equus africanus)
The African wild ass (Equus africanus) is the ancestor of the domestic donkey, and has a similar stocky body shape. The short, smooth... More 11 Images 6 Videos
African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is one of the world’s most social and distinctive canids. The short, wiry coat is coloured in blotches... More 56 Images 15 Videos
Afrixalus (Afrixalus vibekensis)
Information on Afrixalus vibekensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Afroalpine sprite (Pseudagrion bicoerulans)
Information on the Afroalpine sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Afrocarpus (Afrocarpus mannii)
Information on Afrocarpus mannii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos

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