The elephant shrew, aka sengis or jumping shrew, is not actually a shrew at all. Recent research and categorization suggests that they are more closely related to elephants, aardvarks, & sea cows. Believe it or not. Don’t let their size fool you. They are quite well adapted to life in
The bongo is the largest and heaviest species of antelope. They also boast some impressive horns. They’re only found in rainforests with a mass of undergrowth across the tropical regions of Africa. They can be found in
The bat-eared fox is a species of fox found on the African savanna, named for its large ears, which are used for thermoregulation (control of heat) as well as listening for predators and prey. They have changed very little in over 800,000 years! They dig dens where they
Touting the title of Africa’s largest bat species, of the over 200 known African species, it is the African hammer-headed fruit bat. These big critters aren’t as large as Australia’s flying fox, but they are still pretty impressive. This bat is one of three species
The chimpanzee can be found in the rainforests, grasslands, and woodlands of Central & Western Africa at elevations of up to 9,000 feet. Like us, chimps are highly social animals that care for their offspring for years. Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of our genetic […]
The African hare is a species of mammal native to diverse regions and habitats of Africa, including savannas and the Sahel. They spend their days sleeping in burrows and awake at
Noted as the deadliest cat in the world, with a kill ratio of 60%, we have the Gyra aka the black-footed cat. This cute little critter’s hunting prowess bests even lions and cheetahs by a whopping 40%! They are also
Being the most bounteous of Africa’s large herbivores it’s the African buffalo. They inhabit a large range of habitats, including grasslands, semi-arid bushland, coastal savannas,
Looking like a rabbit and a kangaroo mated, we have the springhare. These critters live in the semiarid steppes and dry savannas of Kenya and Tanzania as well as in Southwestern
The serval is medium-sized Central and South African cat that lives in wetlands, grasslands, and other environments. These wild cats are sometimes kept as pets by exotic pet owners. They are not like a normal house cat though and are best left to experts
