Species found in Tanzania, united republic of

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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
Acanthastrea coral (Acanthastrea lordhowensis)
Information on Acanthastrea lordhowensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 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 valenciennesi)
Information on Acropora valenciennesi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 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
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 84 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 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 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 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 58 Images 17 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
Afrothismia (Afrothismia insignis)
Information on Afrothismia insignis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
The large, oceanic albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is built for speed, with a torpedo-shaped body, smooth skin and streamlined fins... More 1 Image 0 videos
Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea)
The Aldabra giant tortoise is indeed a giant, with individuals reaching over one metre in length. The thick, domed carapace is dark grey to... More 33 Images 11 Videos
Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum)
A medium-to-large evergreen tree with a broad spreading crown of irregular branches, the Alexandrian laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) is... More 9 Images 0 videos
Allanblackia (Allanblackia ulugurensis)
Information on Allanblackia ulugurensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Allanblackia (Allanblackia stuhlmannii)
Information on Allanblackia stuhlmannii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe leptosiphon)
Information on Aloe leptosiphon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe massawana)
Information on Aloe massawana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe brachystachys)
Information on Aloe brachystachys is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe flexilifolia)
Information on Aloe flexilifolia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe brandhamii)
Information on Aloe brandhamii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe kilifiensis)
Information on Aloe kilifiensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe bussei)
Information on Aloe bussei is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe dorotheae)
Information on Aloe dorotheae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Aloe (Aloe leachii)
Information on Aloe leachii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Alsodeiopsis (Alsodeiopsis schumannii)
Information on Alsodeiopsis schumannii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Alveopora coral (Alveopora tizardi)
Information on Alveopora tizardi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Alveopora coral (Alveopora fenestrata)
Information on Alveopora fenestrata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Alveopora coral (Alveopora daedalea)
Information on Alveopora daedalea is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Alveopora coral (Alveopora allingi)
Information on Alveopora allingi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Amani flatwing (Amanipodagrion gilliesi)
This damselfly belongs to the Megapodagrionidae family, commonly known as ‘flatwings’ due to their habit of spreading their wings out flat... More 1 Image 0 videos
Amani screeching frog (Arthroleptis xenodactylus)
Information on the Amani screeching frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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