Species found in Swaziland

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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
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
Alopias pelagicus (Pelagic thresher)
Information on the pelagic thresher is currently being written and researched and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Amblysomus marleyi (Marley's golden mole)
Marley's golden mole (Amblysomus marleyi) belongs to a group of blind, subterranean mammals that originated in Africa at least 40... More 1 Image 0 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
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
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
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
Canis mesomelas (Black-backed jackal)
The slender black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a long-legged, medium sized canid with a pointed, fox-like muzzle. The black and silver... More 41 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
Cephalophus natalensis (Natal duiker)
This small, stocky antelope has an attractive chestnut-red coat that can, surprisingly, obscure its appearance in the dappled light of the... More 5 Images 2 Videos
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
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
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
Chetia brevis (Orange-fringed river bream)
Information on the orange-fringed river bream (Chetia brevis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chiloglanis bifurcus (Incomati suckermouth)
Information on the Incomati suckermouth is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Chlorocebus pygerythrus (Vervet)
One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green... More 42 Images 0 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
Connochaetes gnou (Black wildebeest)
Information on the black wildebeest is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 1 Video
Connochaetes taurinus (Blue wildebeest)
A distinctive, high-shouldered antelope, with a long, broad muzzle and cow-like horns, the blue wildebeest is famous for forming vast... More 84 Images 14 Videos
Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile)
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
Crocuta crocuta (Spotted hyaena)
One of the most misunderstood animals, the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) has a reputation as being sly and cowardly, but is in fact... More 47 Images 13 Videos
Cyperus rotundus (Nut-grass)
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
Damaliscus lunatus (Topi)
One of the most common ungulates over many African grasslands until the early 1900s, the topi has now gone extinct in much of its former... More 35 Images 7 Videos
Damaliscus pygargus (Bontebok)
There are two very distinct subspecies of this handsome African antelope, the bontebok (D. p. pygargus) and the blesbok (D. p. phillipsi)... More 38 Images 5 Videos
Diceros bicornis (Black rhinoceros)
The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is the most well known of the five living rhinoceros species, with its aggressive reputation... More 61 Images 13 Videos
Eidolon helvum (Straw-coloured fruit bat)
Information on the straw-coloured fruit bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 1 Video
Encephalartos aplanatus (Cycad)
Information on Encephalartos aplanatus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos heenanii (Cycad)
Information on Encephalartos heenanii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos laevifolius (Cycad)
Information on Encephalartos laevifolius is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos lebomboensis (Lebombo cycad)
Information on Encephalartos lebomboensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos ngoyanus (Ngoye cycad)
Information on the Ngoye cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos paucidentatus (Barberton cycad)
Information on the Barberton cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos senticosus (Lebombo cycad)
Described in 1996 after it was split from Encephalartos lebomboensis , the Lebombo cycad is one of the most cultivated cycads in South... More 7 Images 0 videos
Encephalartos umbeluziensis (Umbeluzi cycad)
Information on the umbeluzi cycad is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Equus quagga (Plains zebra)
The iconic plains zebra is the most abundant and conspicuous of all Africa’s grazing animals. This species exhibits a large degree of... More 40 Images 14 Videos
Felis silvestris (Wildcat)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Galago moholi (Southern lesser galago)
A small, elusive primate, the southern lesser galago (Galago moholi) has large round eyes, large prominent ears, and a remarkable ability to... More 6 Images 4 Videos
Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe)
Spectacularly tall, the giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) has a very long neck with a short, upstanding mane, and high shoulders that slope... More 89 Images 45 Videos
Helogale parvula (Common dwarf mongoose)
Information on the common dwarf mongoose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Hemisus guttatus (Spotted snout-burrower)
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
Herpestes ichneumon (Egyptian mongoose)
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
Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus)
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
Hippotragus equinus (Roan antelope)
The roan antelope is one of the largest of all African bovids, exceeded in size only by the African buffalo and eland. It is somewhat... More 18 Images 0 videos
Hippotragus niger (Sable antelope)
This stunning antelope rivals even the greater kudus as the most handsome of all antelope, with its powerful, robust build, vertical mane... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Hyaena brunnea (Brown hyaena)
This scruffy looking scavenger is distinguished from the other three hyaena species by its long shaggy coat and pointed ears. The brown... More 22 Images 5 Videos
Hystrix africaeaustralis (Cape porcupine)
Information on the Cape porcupine is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Ichneumia albicauda (White-tailed mongoose)
The largest of all mongooses, the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda) is a slender and long-legged carnivore that takes its name... More 4 Images 1 Video

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