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Species related to the Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas)

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
Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout, and the ability to curl into a defensive... More 10 Images 1 Video
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
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
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
Common genet (Genetta genetta)
The common genet is a slender, cat-like carnivore, recognised by a crest of long, black hairs that runs from the shoulders, along the back... More 13 Images 1 Video
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
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
Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus)
Previously considered a subspecies of the ‘savanna baboon’, Papio cynocephalus, or classed together with other baboons as a subspecies of... More 42 Images 4 Videos
Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus)
This fascinating small antelope has a number of distinct features that make it well adapted to its rugged, rocky habitat. It is unique... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Schilluk ridged frog (Ptychadena schillukorum)
Information on Schilluk ridged frog (Ptychadena schillukorum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Soemmerring’s gazelle (Nanger soemmerringii)
These large, pale gazelles once gathered in their hundreds on the open plains of the Horn of Africa. Soemmerring’s gazelles bear short... More 7 Images 1 Video
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
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
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
Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (... More 4 Images 0 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
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Zorilla (Ictonyx striatus)
Information on the zorilla is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 3 Videos
Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas)
Information on the patas monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 30 Images 1 Video
Vervet (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
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
Pacific Coast mahogany (Swietenia humilis)
Information on the Pacific Coast mahogany is currentl being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus)
The common wallaroo is a rather stocky kangaroo with coarse, shaggy fur, a hairless muzzle, a relatively short, thick tail, and a... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Ghost bat (Macroderma gigas)
The largest of the false vampire bats (Megadermatidae), the ghost bat gains its rather spooky name from its unusually pale colouration. The... More 6 Images 0 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
Pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)
With its unusually thin, flat, flexible shell, and habit of fleeing rather than withdrawing into its shell, the pancake tortoise is amongst... More 6 Images 0 videos
White-throated robin (Irania gutturalis)
The white-throated robin (Irania gutturalis) is a small, unobtrusive yet boldly marked bird that is rarely seen due to its shy nature. This... More 5 Images 0 videos
Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern United States... More 31 Images 7 Videos
Rueppell’s griffon (Gyps rueppellii)
Rueppell’s griffon is a large African vulture that feeds solely on carrion and bone fragments of dead animals. Like other vultures... More 24 Images 7 Videos
Yellow-spotted agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)
Information on the yellow-spotted agama is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos

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