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Species related to the Dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas)

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
Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal (Canis aureus) is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail... More 34 Images 0 videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa)
This gazelle receives its common name due to the goitre-like swelling on the throat, which is an enlarged cartilaginous cylinder that is... More 31 Images 3 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
Pale fox (Vulpes pallida)
The pale fox is one of the least known of all fox species, maybe in part due to its pale, sandy coat that blends in with its desert habitat... More 6 Images 1 Video
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana)
This relatively small ibex is most easily recognised by the impressive, backward-arching horns of the male, which are long, slender and... More 21 Images 5 Videos
North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)
The North African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is the largest porcupine in the world. The black and white quills along the head and... More 8 Images 4 Videos
Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus)
The appropriately named fat sand rat is a heavy-built, gerbil-like rodent, native to desert regions. It typically has dark reddish-brown fur... More 2 Images 0 videos
Slender-horned gazelle (Gazella leptoceros)
The palest of all gazelle species, the slender-horned gazelle has a creamy-buff upper body, pale brown flank stripe and pure white underside... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper)
Information on the spiny sowthistle (Sonchus asper) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Short-toed snake-eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
The short-toed snake-eagle is a large, long-winged eagle with a broad head, a relatively small beak, and long, bare legs. The plumage is... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
The blue-cheeked bee-eater is named for the blue stripes above and below the eyes, which sometimes, when the plumage is worn, can appear... More 18 Images 7 Videos
Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura)
With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture is a highly distinctive bird of prey... More 30 Images 5 Videos
Pleasant gerbil (Gerbillus amoenus)
The pleasant gerbil, also known as the charming dipodil, has short, brown fur on the upperparts of the body, blending into yellow on the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
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
Mouflon (Ovis orientalis)
The males of this exceedingly wary wild sheep have large sickle-shaped horns, which are prized by many a trophy hunter. For most subspecies... More 49 Images 2 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 25 Videos
Greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum)
One of the few bats in the world to have a tail as long as the head and body combined, the greater mouse-tailed bat has soft, greyish-brown... More 1 Image 0 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
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
Lesser mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma hardwickii)
The lesser mouse-tailed bat is, as its name suggests, a fairly small bat with a very long, mouse-like tail. In fact, it has one of the... More 3 Images 0 videos
Naked-rumped tomb bat (Taphozous nudiventris)
One of the most striking features of this insect-eating bat is the lack of fur on its front and lower back. This characteristic lends the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Vagrant emperor (Anax ephippiger)
Information on the vagrant emperor is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 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
Trident leaf-nosed bat (Asellia tridens)
The trident leaf-nosed bat is named after its distinctive nose-leaf, a fleshy structure surrounding the nose, common to many bats, which on... More 3 Images 0 videos

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