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Species related to the Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Topi (Damaliscus lunatus)
One of the most common ungulates over many African grasslands until the early 1900s, the topi has now gone extinct in much of its former... More 35 Images 7 Videos -
Bohor reedbuck (Redunca redunca)
This medium-sized, sandy coloured antelope possesses no outstanding physical features, instead, its loud whistles and bounding behaviour are... More 19 Images 0 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 -
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 -
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 -
Dama gazelle (Nanger dama)
The largest of all gazelle species, the dama gazelle has at least two subspecies, which vary greatly in colour. The eastern subspecies... More 12 Images 1 Video -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Rock hyrax (Procavia capensis)
The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely... More 23 Images 5 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 -
Southern reedbuck (Redunca arundinum)
An elegant antelope of Africa’s grasslands, the southern reedbuck can be identified by the distinctive dark lines that run down the front of... More 10 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
Information on the bushbuck is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 41 Images 5 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 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 -
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 -
Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
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