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fennec fox

The Adorable Fennec Fox

  • 19 November, 2018
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Canine Facts, Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

These cute little foxes are called the fennec fox. They live in the Northern part of the Sahara desert and are the smallest member of the canid family. They lack musk glands, and are very social animals. These diminutive foxes tout the largest

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dik-dik

One Cute Antelope, the Dik-Dik

  • 16 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The dik-dik is a small species of antelope that lives in the bushlands of eastern and southern Africa. They are beneficial to other animals in a couple ways. First, they serve as prey animals for larger predators like leopards, caracals,

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Thomson's gazelle

The Thomson’s Gazelle

  • 15 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

Sometimes referred to as a “tommie”, the Thomson’s gazelle is one of the faster land animals on earth, after the cheetah. The Thomson’s gazelle is just one of approximately 20 known species of gazelles that can be found in

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African wild dog

The Nomadic African Wild Dog

  • 14 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Colorful, quick, nomadic, skillful hunters, and loyal to their pack we have the African wild dog. These dogs used to have a much wider range, but their territory is steadily shrinking due to things like human encroachment via

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zebra

Africa’s Striped Wonders, the Zebra

  • 13 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts

The zebra (pronounced zebb-ruh by most of the world, sans North America) is a beautiful equine species of animal that lives only in Africa. They live in large herds but the males can also be nomadic and solitary. They can go for up to 3 days

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cheetah

The Fastest Land Animal on Earth… the Cheetah!

  • 12 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The fastest land animal on earth award goes to the cheetah! The cheetah hails from Africa and can be found mostly on the Savannah plains. They aren’t built for fighting, but rather for running. When running flat out, nothing

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baboon

The Fast and Ferocious Baboon

  • 9 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts

The baboon is an old world monkey that is found in Africa and Arabia. There are 5 identified species of baboons that reside in tropical rainforests, savannas, open woodlands, and semi-arid areas. They are considered pests due to their propensity for

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hippo

The Hungry, Hungry Hippo!

  • 8 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Touted for their size and aggressiveness, the hippo is considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. The hippo is responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than any other large animal. It’s estimated that approximately 2,900 people are killed

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honey badger

The Ferocious and Pugnacious Honey Badger

  • 7 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

The honey badger, aka ratel, is found in Africa, Asia, and India. They’re mean, tough as nails, and fearless to boot! Honey badgers are part of the weasel family, related to otters, skunks, and also ferrets. Even though they eat

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aardvark

Not an Aardwolf, an Aardvark

  • 6 November, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts

Coming from the Afrikaans/Dutch language meaning earth pig, it’s the aardvark. These critters are not to be confused with the aardwolf; even though both eat insects. The name is just coincidental. Aardvarks are found primarily in sub-Saharan

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