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African Animals

Did you know that Africa is home to some of the most interesting and diverse wildlife in the world?

From lions and elephants to giraffes and zebras, there are plenty of animals to see on a safari in Africa.

But what about the "Big Five?"

The Big Five refers to the five most dangerous animals to hunt on foot in Africa:

  • Lions
  • Leopards
  • Rhinoceros
  • Elephants
  • Cape buffalo

 

While these are some of the most impressive creatures you'll see on an African safari, there is so much more waiting for you beyond the Big Five.

Other top wild animal sightings in Africa include:

  • Cheetahs
  • Giraffes
  • Hippopotamus
  • Zebras
  • Wildebeest
  • Ostriches

 

There are also many different types of birds, reptiles, and amphibians to see in Africa.

Endangered Animals In Africa

The African continent is home to some of the most iconic and beautiful animals in the world. Unfortunately, many of these animals are now endangered due to a variety of factors including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and illegal wildlife trade. Some of the most endangered animals in Africa include:

  • The African elephant is one of the most iconic animals on the continent and is also one of the most endangered. African elephants are threatened by habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and the illegal ivory trade.
  • The African lion is another big cat that is facing several threats including habitat loss, trophy hunting, and human-wildlife conflict.
  • The black rhinoceros is a critically endangered species with an estimated population of just over 5000 animals. Black rhinos are threatened by habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife conflict.
  • The mountain gorilla is one of the most endangered primates in the world with an estimated population of fewer than 1000 animals. Mountain gorillas are threatened by habitat loss, the illegal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife conflict.

 

Many other animals are endangered in Africa including the cheetah, the African wild dog, and the vulturine guineafowl.

It is important to raise awareness about these animals and the threats they face so that we can work together to protect them.

African Birds

The birds of Africa are amongst the most varied, numerous, and colourful of anywhere in the world. The continent is home to over 2,300 documented bird species, of which 67% are endemic to Africa.

Learn more about the Birds of Africa.

Ostrich Birds

ostrich

The Ostrich (Struthio camelus - meaning 'camel-like') is the world's largest flightless bird which is native to the savannas and grasslands of South Africa. It has also been introduced to Australia. The ostrich is a member of the ratite (which means flightless bird) family of … [Read more...]

Ratel

ratel

The Ratel (Mellivora capensis), also known as the 'Honey Badger' is a fierce badger-like mammal found in Africa and also found in India. The Ratels alternative name derives from the fact that it has a fondness for honey. Ratels are very fearless animals and have been entered into … [Read more...]

Black Rhinoceros

Black Rhinoceros CharacteristicsThe Black rhinoceros (Diceros Bicornis), is sometimes called the 'Hooked-lip rhino'. The rhinoceros is a mammal in the order Perissodactyla and is native to the eastern and central areas of Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, South … [Read more...]

Striped Hyena

The Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a medium sized, scavenging mammal found in Africa, the Middle East, West India and the Arabian Peninsula. There are 3 species of hyena, the Striped Hyena, the Spotted Hyena and the Brown Hyena. The smallest hyena in the family hyaenidae is the … [Read more...]

Wildebeest

The Wildebeest (genus Connochaetes), also called a Gnu, is an ungulate mammal found in Southern Kenya, South Angola to north south Africa. There are 2 species of wildebeest which are the Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) and the Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), both … [Read more...]

Peafowl Peacock

Peafowl Peacock

Peafowl is the term given to two species of bird which are members of the pheasant family. The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a native bird to the Indian subcontinent and the Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) breeds from east Burma to Java. Males are known as 'Peacocks' and … [Read more...]

Zebras

Zebras are equids - members of the horse family (Equidae) and are medium sized, odd-toed ungulates. Zebras are native to southern and central Africa. Although zebras are very adaptable animals as far as their habitats are concerned, most zebras live in grasslands and … [Read more...]

Gold, Silver and Blue Monkeys

Genus: Cercopithecus - Silver MonkeySilver Monkeys (Cercopithecus doggetti) are found in Africa, central to southern Asia, Japan, and India. Silver Monkeys inhabit Rain forest, islands, steppes, mountains, and savanna, depending on species. Silver Monkeys are frugivorous and … [Read more...]

Masai Giraffe

The Masai Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also known as the Kilimanjaro Giraffe is the largest subspecies of nine subspecies of the giraffe family. Masai giraffes can be distinguished from Reticulated Giraffes because they have jagged spots on their bodies instead … [Read more...]

Reticulated Giraffe

The Reticulated Giraffe or Somali Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata), is a subspecies of giraffe native to Somalia, however, it is also widely found in Northern Kenya. Reticulated giraffes can interbreed with other giraffe subspecies in captivity or if populations are … [Read more...]

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