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Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)
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
Acisoma panorpoides (Grizzled pintail)
Information on the Grizzled pintail (Acisoma panorpoides) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Aepyceros melampus (Impala)
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
Aetobatus narinari (Spotted eagle ray)
The spotted eagle ray is very distinctive with a flattened body and triangular corners to the wing-like pectoral fins. The snout is rounded... More 27 Images 9 Videos
Afrixalus orophilus (Two-lined leaf-gluing frog)
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
Afzelia africana (Afzelia)
Information on the afzelia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Afzelia bipindensis (Afzelia)
Information on Afzelia bipindensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Albizia ferruginea (Albizia)
The albizia is a widespread African tree and common timber species, with a beautiful spreading crown. The trunk is straight with low, fat... More 4 Images 0 videos
Alcelaphus buselaphus (Hartebeest)
This large, high-shouldered antelope is one of the grazing mammals that formerly ranged in huge herds, shaping the vast grasslands of... More 47 Images 4 Videos
Amietia angolensis (Common river frog)
Information on the common river frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Amietophrynus superciliaris (African giant toad)
The African giant toad (Amietophrynus superciliaris) is a large, forest-dwelling species, with attractive colouration that provides perfect... More 6 Images 0 videos
Anax ephippiger (Vagrant emperor)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Aneilema silvaticum (Aneilema)
Information on Aneilema silvaticum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Anthonotha nigerica (Anthonotha)
Information on Anthonotha nigerica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Aonyx capensis (African clawless otter)
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
Aonyx congicus (Congo clawless otter)
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
Atherurus africanus (African brush-tailed porcupine)
Information on the African brush-tailed porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Baillonella toxisperma (Moabi)
Information on moabi (Baillonella toxisperma) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Balaenoptera borealis (Sei whale)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Balaenoptera edeni (Bryde’s whale)
Pronounced “broo-dess”, the Bryde’s whale is named after Johan Bryde, who helped construct the first South African whaling factory in the... More 19 Images 1 Video
Balaenoptera physalus (Fin whale)
Fin whales are the fastest of all cetaceans, reaching speeds of 37 kilometres per hour and known to completely clear the water. This whale... More 32 Images 2 Videos
Beilschmiedia ambigua (Beilschmiedia)
Information on Beilschmiedia ambigua is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Beilschmiedia vermoesenii (Beilschmiedia)
Information on Beilschmiedia vermoesenii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bellamya contracta (Bellamya)
Information on Bellamya contracta is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bellamya crawshayi (Bellamya)
Bellamya crawshayi is a large freshwater snail endemic to Lake Mweru in Central Africa, where it is threatened by global climate change. It... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bellamya mweruensis (Bellamya)
Information on Bellamya mweruensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bellamya pagodiformis (Bellamya)
Information on Bellamya pagodiformis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Bellamya rubicunda (Bellamya)
Information on Bellamya rubicunda is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Canis adustus (Side-striped jackal)
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
Caracal aurata (African golden cat)
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
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
Carcharhinus falciformis (Silky shark)
A streamlined predator, the silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) gets its common name from its exceptionally smooth skin, which has an... More 21 Images 1 Video
Carcharhinus longimanus (Oceanic whitetip shark)
Considered one of the five most dangerous sharks in the world, the oceanic whitetip shark has a stocky build, a short, bluntly-rounded snout... More 18 Images 1 Video
Cephalophus dorsalis (Bay duiker)
Duikers are small, shy antelopes which, while they do their best to avoid encountering humans, are being impacted by the unsustainable... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cephalophus nigrifrons (Black-fronted duiker)
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
Cephalophus silvicultor (Yellow-backed duiker)
The yellow-backed duiker is the largest of all duikers; a group of animals which get their name from the Afrikaans word for ‘diver’... More 6 Images 1 Video
Ceratotherium simum (White rhinoceros)
Amongst the most charismatic and recognisable of Africa’s mega-fauna, the white rhinoceros is the largest of the five rhinoceros species and... More 62 Images 16 Videos
Cercocebus agilis (Agile mangabey)
The agile mangabey is a large, slender monkey, with relatively long limbs, a long muzzle, and a tail that is longer than its body. Males are... More 5 Images 0 videos
Cercocebus chrysogaster (Golden-bellied mangabey)
Information on the golden-bellied mangabey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cercopithecus ascanius (Red-tailed guenon)
Information on the red-tailed guenon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Cercopithecus cephus (Moustached guenon)
A diminutive species of African forest monkey, the moustached guenon’s name derives from the crescent-shaped, bright coloured patch located... More 5 Images 1 Video
Cercopithecus hamlyni (Owl-faced guenon)
The owl-faced guenon is an unusual-looking monkey whose large, round head, triangular face and large eyes give it a somewhat owl-like... More 4 Images 2 Videos
Cercopithecus lhoesti (L’Hoest’s monkey)
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
Cercopithecus mitis (Blue monkey)
Information on the blue monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 62 Images 2 Videos
Cercopithecus neglectus (De Brazza’s monkey)
De Brazza’s monkey is one of the most distinctive species of guenon, a collective name for members of a large group of African monkeys... More 10 Images 1 Video
Cercopithecus nictitans (Greater spot-nosed guenon)
One of the larger guenon species, the greater spot-nosed guenon’s name is derived from the striking, bright, white patch found on the nose... More 22 Images 1 Video
Cercopithecus pogonias (Crowned guenon)
The crowned guenon is a widespread and common African forest monkey, with distinctive facial markings and prominent tufted ears. Currently... More 10 Images 1 Video
Ceriagrion glabrum (Common pond-damsel)
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
Chelonia mydas (Green turtle)
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the largest and most widespread of all the marine turtles. The oval carapace varies from olive... More 49 Images 25 Videos
Chlorocebus cynosuros (Malbrouck monkey)
This arboreal primate is slim and agile, with an olive-brown coat and black-skinned face. The underside is white, and there is white fur on... More 3 Images 0 videos

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