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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Giant ground pangolin (Smutsia gigantea)
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Straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum)
Information on the straw-coloured fruit bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 1 Video -
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 -
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 5 Videos -
Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
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 -
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis)
A stocky, robust and rather ferocious animal, the honey badger, which is the only species within the Mellivora genus, has very distinct... More 20 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 -
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 -
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 -
Serval (Leptailurus serval)
Built for height rather than speed, the serval (Leptailurus serval) is a tall, slender cat with the longest legs relative to body size... More 31 Images 11 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 -
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 -
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 -
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
This rather shaggy-haired antelope is noted for its association with water and its strong musky scent. Its coat of coarse hair ranges... More 49 Images 5 Videos -
Yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor)
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 -
Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)
Along with the pygmy chimp or bonobo (Pan paniscus), the chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) is the closest living relative to humans and is... More 85 Images 30 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 -
Rüppel's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus rueppellii)
Rüppel’s pipistrelle is one of the few bats in the genus Pipistrellus that is easy to identify, due to its distinctive pure white underparts... More 1 Image 0 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 -
Thomas's dwarf galago (Galagoides thomasi)
Information on the Thomas's dwarf galago (Galagoides thomasi) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 1 Video -
Demidoff’s dwarf galago (Galagoides demidovii)
Demidoff’s dwarf galago is not only the smallest species within the bushbaby family, but also one of the world’s smallest primates. In... More 7 Images 1 Video -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii)
This medium sized antelope is highly specialised for a semi-aquatic lifestyle, spending the greater part of its life in papyrus swamps of... More 24 Images 4 Videos
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