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Species that have a similar geographic range to the Nile lechwe (Kobus megaceros)

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
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
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
Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus)
This large, high-shouldered antelope is one of the grazing mammals that formerly ranged in huge herds, shaping the vast grasslands of... More 47 Images 4 Videos
Slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta)
The slim scarlet-darter (Crocothemis sanguinolenta) is a medium-sized dragonfly with dazzling scarlet colouration and a long, slender body... More 11 Images 0 videos
Grant’s gazelle (Nanger granti)
The most distinguishing feature of this pale fawn gazelle is the distinct vertical black stripe that runs down either side of the white... More 33 Images 3 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
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
Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas)
Considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, the hamadryas baboon is distinguished from other baboons by the male’s long, silver-grey... More 35 Images 4 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
African teak (Milicia excelsa)
Information on Milicia excelsa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... 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
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
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
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
Anopyxis (Anopyxis klaineana)
Information on Anopyxis klaineana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni)
Information on the forest hog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 2 Videos
White-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda)
The largest of all mongooses, the white-tailed mongoose (Ichneumia albicauda) is a slender and long-legged carnivore that takes its name... More 4 Images 1 Video
Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful... More 32 Images 4 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
Epaulet skimmer (Orthetrum chrysostigma)
Information on the epaulet skimmer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Northern lesser galago (Galago senegalensis)
Information on the northern lesser galago is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 2 Videos
Blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis)
Information on the blue monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 62 Images 2 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
Red stinkwood (Prunus africana)
Information on the red stinkwood is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 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
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
Common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula)
Information on the common dwarf mongoose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 3 Videos
Baphia (Baphia abyssinica)
Information on Baphia abyssinica 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

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