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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
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Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)
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 -
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 -
Side-striped jackal (Canis adustus)
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 -
Blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii)
A stout, medium-sized dragonfly, the blue basker (Urothemis edwardsii) is an attractive species with deep blue and black markings. The blue... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus)
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 -
Roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus)
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 -
Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
The greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a handsome antelope that is easily distinguished by the male’s spectacular spiral horns... More 33 Images 3 Videos -
Common river frog (Amietia angolensis)
Information on the common river frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
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 -
Banded mongoose (Mungos mungo)
The banded mongoose (Mungos mungo) is a long, slender carnivore that is widespread throughout much of southern Africa. As its name suggests... More 26 Images 8 Videos -
Egyptian slit-faced bat (Nycteris thebaica)
The Egyptian slit-faced bat gets its name from the distinctive slit, or lobed groove, which runs down the centre of the face, from between... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Cape fox (Vulpes chama)
The smallest and only 'true fox' found in southern Africa, the Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is sometimes known as the ‘silver fox’ or ‘silver... More 22 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 -
Common eland (Tragelaphus oryx)
Along with the giant eland (Tragelaphus derbianus), the common eland is one of the largest antelopes in existence. Its coat is tan, fawn or... More 30 Images 2 Videos -
Orange-winged dropwing (Trithemis kirbyi)
Information on the orange-winged dropwing is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta)
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 -
Bleedwood tree (Pterocarpus angolensis)
The tropical, deciduous bleedwood tree (Pterocarpus angolensis) is particularly beautiful when the small, sweetly-scented... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus)
One of the most distinctive of all wild pigs, the common warthog is named for the two prominent pairs of large, fleshy protuberances that... More 32 Images 11 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 -
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 -
Impala (Aepyceros melampus)
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 -
Common pond-damsel (Ceriagrion glabrum)
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 -
Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
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 -
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 -
Schlieffen's bat (Nycticeinops schlieffeni)
Schlieffen’s bat is not only one of the smallest species of bat on the African continent, it is also the only species in the world belonging... More 3 Images 0 videos -
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 -
Oribi (Ourebia ourebi)
The smallest true grazer amongst the antelope, the oribi is a medium-sized ungulate with slender legs, a long neck, and small pointed horns... More 14 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 -
Spot-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis)
The spot-necked otter owes its name to the mottled blotches of creamy-white markings typically visible on its neck and chest. Dense... More 21 Images 3 Videos
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