African animals

African animals

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

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Grey Duiker

Animals; African animals

The Grey Duiker is a medium-sized duiker, still much smaller than most of the other antelope species. A shy antelope with only the males having short horns, the Grey Duiker has a characteristic ...

Bush Pig

Animals; African animals

The Bush Pig is a strong, stocky pig with powerful forequarters. Its upper tusks are barely visible, but the lower tusks are razor sharp and grow to 7cm in length. It is very dangerous when ...

The Common Reedbuck is a medium-sized antelope generally found near water and especially on the floodplains. They are distinguished by a long neck and body, sturdy legs, and powerful hindquarters. ...

Impala

Animals; African animals

An Impala is a medium-sized African antelope whose name comes from the Zulu language meaning "Gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld in Kenya, Tanzania, Swaziland, Mozambique, ...

Warthog

Animals; African animals

Warthogs are members of the same family as domestic pigs, but present a much different appearance. These sturdy hogs are not among the world's most aesthetically pleasing animals—their large, flat ...

Gemsbok

Animals; African animals

The Gemsbok is a large African antelope that are light brownish-grey to tan in color, with lighter patches to the bottom rear of the rump. Their tails are long and black in color. A dark brown ...

Giraffe

Animals; African animals

The giraffe is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species. It is covered in large, irregular patches of yellow to black fur separated by white, off-white, or ...