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Acanthopale decempedalis (Acanthopale)
Information on Acanthopale decempedalis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 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 -
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 -
Afrofittonia silvestris (Afrofittonia)
Information on Affrofittonia silvestris is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 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 -
Anax imperator (Emperor dragonfly)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 Videos -
Anthocleista microphylla (Anthocleista)
Information on Anthocleista microphylla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Anthocleista scandens (Anthocleista)
Information on Anthocleista scandens is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
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 -
Arctocebus aureus (Golden angwantibo)
The golden angwantibo (Arctocebus aureus) is a small, nocturnal primate with thick, woolly fur, which, as its name suggests, is golden-red... 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 -
Aucoumea klaineana (Okoumé)
This medium- to large-sized evergreen is Gabon’s most important commercial tree, contributing around 90 percent of the country’s total... More 3 Images 0 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 musculus (Blue whale)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than... More 52 Images 4 Videos -
Balistes vetula (Queen triggerfish)
The deep-bodied queen triggerfish has suitably regal colouring; it is a flamboyant, and variable, mixture of blue, green and yellow, which... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Begonia furfuracea (Begonia)
Information on Begonia furfuracea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Begonia oxyanthera (Begonia)
Information on Begonia oxyanthera is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Begonia preussii (Begonia)
Information on Begonia preussii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Brachystephanus giganteus (Brachystephanus)
Information on Brachystephanus giganteus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Brachystephanus longiflorus (Brachystephanus)
Information on Brachystephanus longiflorus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Bulbophyllum gravidum (Orchid)
Information on Bulbophyllum gravidum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 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 -
Carcharhinus brachyurus (Bronze whaler)
Named for its bronze, or sometimes greyish-bronze upperside, this is a large, fairly slender shark with a moderately long and slightly... More 12 Images 1 Video -
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 limbatus (Blacktip shark)
The blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) is a large, stout shark, with a long, pointed snout and small eyes. Its torpedo-shaped body, grey... More 14 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 -
Carcharhinus plumbeus (Sandbar shark)
The most distinctive feature of this stocky, grey shark is its huge dorsal fin, which increases its stability as it cruises the sea bottom... More 9 Images 1 Video -
Cephalophus callipygus (Peter’s duiker)
Peter’s duiker belongs to a group of shy, secretive African mammals that are most often glimpsed as they dive for cover in thick vegetation... More 3 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 ogilbyi (Ogilby’s duiker)
A small, secretive antelope, Ogilby’s duiker has a stocky body, an arched back, overdeveloped hindquarters, and short, slender legs, all... More 1 Image 0 videos -
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 -
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 torquatus (Red-capped mangabey)
This large, slate-grey mangabey is named for its prominent chestnut-red cap, which is surrounded by a white collar. Large blackish ears... More 6 Images 0 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 erythrotis (Red-eared guenon)
Information on the red-eared guenon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 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 -
Cercopithecus preussi (Preuss’s guenon)
The most distinguishing feature of this monkey is the white patch of fur that forms a fluffy ‘bib’ on its face. Preuss’s guenon has a long... More 15 Images 0 videos -
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 -
Chassalia petitiana (Chassalia)
Information on Chassalia petitiana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 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 -
Civettictis civetta (African civet)
A nocturnal, opportunistic mammal, the African civet (Civettictis civetta) is the largest African member of the Viverridae family, which... More 12 Images 1 Video -
Colobus guereza (Guereza)
The guereza is a large, sturdy colobus monkey with an attractive black-and-white coat. Glossy, black fur covers much of the body, but... More 46 Images 6 Videos -
Colobus satanas (Black colobus)
The black colobus is one of the most threatened primate species in Africa. It is a large, heavily built monkey, with a glossy black coat and... More 9 Images 1 Video -
Conraua goliath (Goliath frog)
The massive goliath frog (Conraua goliath), as its name alludes, is the largest frog in the world with individuals weighing over three... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Crassocephalum bauchiense (Crassocephalum)
Information on Crassocephalum bauchiense is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Crocidura olivieri (African giant shrew)
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
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