Species found in Burundi

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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
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 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 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 teak (Milicia excelsa)
Information on Milicia excelsa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 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
Albertine Rift reed frog (Hyperolius discodactylus)
Hyperolius discodactylus is one of at least nine Hyperolius species endemic to the Albertine Rift, one of the richest sites for biodiversity... More 2 Images 0 videos
Angola colobus (Colobus angolensis)
Information on the Angola colobus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 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
Black-bellied pangolin (Uromanis tetradactyla)
The remarkable black-bellied pangolin is the smallest and most arboreal pangolin species. Like other pangolins, most of this species’ head... More 9 Images 0 videos
Black-fronted duiker (Cephalophus nigrifrons)
The black-fronted duiker is a sturdy and active antelope, named for the broad black streak that runs from the nose to its forehead, which... More 2 Images 1 Video
Blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis)
Information on the blue monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 55 Images 2 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
Bush hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei)
Information on the bush hyrax is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 0 videos
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 5 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
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
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 22 Videos
Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Along with the pygmy chimp or bonobo (Pan paniscus), the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is the closest living relative to humans and is... More 85 Images 30 Videos
Chlorocypha (Chlorocypha molindica)
Information on Chlorocypha molindica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 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 29 Images 2 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
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
Congo clawless otter (Aonyx congicus)
With its long, sinuous body set on short-limbs, tapering tail and unwebbed feet, the Congo clawless otter is very similar in appearance to... More 1 Image 0 videos
Delany's swamp mouse (Delanymys brooksi)
Information on Delany's swamp mouse (Delanymys brooksi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Demidoff’s dwarf galago (Galagoides demidovii)
Demidoff’s dwarf galago is not only the smallest species within the bushbaby family, but also one of the world’s smallest primates. In... More 7 Images 1 Video
East African black mud turtle (Pelusios subniger)
Like all Pelusios species the East African mud turtle is rather drab in colour. It has a moderately domed, oval, dark-coloured carapace... More 5 Images 0 videos
Eastern red colobus (Procolobus rufomitratus)
Information on the eastern red colobus (Procolobus rufomitratus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
A short-legged carnivore with a long body, the Egyptian mongoose often looks like a reptile when seen from a distance, as it moves with a... More 9 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
Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Information on the epaulet skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 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
Grey-cheeked crested mangabey (Lophocebus albigena)
The grey-cheeked crested mangabey is a large, tree-dwelling monkey, with long limbs, a long, ruffled tail which is longer than its body, and... More 7 Images 0 videos
Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides)
Information on the Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 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
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
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
Kivu tree frog (Leptopelis kivuensis)
A diminutive species, the Kivu tree frog has a brown upper body with irregular darker markings. Like many other tree-dwelling frogs, this... More 3 Images 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
L’Hoest’s monkey (Cercopithecus lhoesti)
One of Africa’s most attractive primates, the L’Hoest’s monkey possesses a brilliant white ruff that frames its delicate black face. Its... More 9 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
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
Montane reed frog (Hyperolius castaneus)
Like many frogs within its genus, Hyperolius castaneus displays remarkable variation in appearance. The smooth skin of this species is... More 2 Images 0 videos
Neolamprologus (Neolamprologus christyi)
Information on Neolamprologus christyi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 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
Nubian sprite (Pseudagrion nubicum)
Information on the Nubian sprite (Pseudagrion nubicum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Olive baboon (Papio anubis)
Information on the olive baboon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 57 Images 8 Videos

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