African animals

African animals

African animals and their characters, habitats, diet and lifestyles.

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Red Hartebeest

Animals; African animals

The Red Hartebeest is a large, reddish-fawn antelope with sloping back and long narrow face. Both sexes carry these very unique horns however the Bull’s are much heavier, especially at the bases. ...

The Blue Wildebeest is a large antelope and one of two species of wildebeest. They range the open plains, bushveld and dry woodlands of Southern and East Africa, realizing a life span in excess of ...

Genet Cat

Animals; African animals

The small-spotted Genet, found in more arid regions, is recognized by a prominent dorsal crest running from shoulder to tail. Its spots are round and elongated. Although catlike in appearance and ...

Black Backed Jackal

Animals; African animals

The Black Backed Jackal is endemic to Africa, found in two separate subpopulations: one in East Africa; and one in southern Africa. The species is generally widespread, and are well-suited for an ...

Brown Hyena

Animals; African animals

This scruffy looking scavenger is distinguished from the other three hyena species by its long shaggy coat and pointed ears. The Brown Hyena has a dark brown or slate colored coat with a short brown ...

Nyala

Animals; African animals

The Nyala is a spiral-horned dense-forest antelope that is uncomfortable in open spaces and is most often seen at water holes. Nyalas live alone or in small family groups of up to 10 individuals. ...

Aardvarks

Animals; African animals

Aardvarks are nocturnal animals found all over Africa, in both dry and wet climate. They weigh from 90 to 140 pounds and are about 24 inches in height at the shoulder. Aardvarks need access to ...