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kob

The Kob… the Antelope, not Corn

  • 9 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts
Even though the kob is still numerous in Western Uganda, they are far less common now in East Africa. They were once found in Western Kenya and Northern Tanzania but are sparse if they exist there at all. Kobs do still inhabit sub-Saharan Africa. They like
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oryx

Behold the Oryx

  • 8 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts
There are 5 species of oryx living in Africa and also the middle east. They’re a large antelope species with long, spear-like horns. The Gemsbok is the largest of the oryx species. They live in dry, arid or semiarid areas such as deserts,
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hartebeest

Hey Hartebeest, Why the Long Face?

  • 7 January, 2019
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The hartebeest is a large species of antelope found in sub-Saharan Africa. They once ranged from Northern Africa and the Middle East through the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan
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jackal

Look Out for the Cunning Jackal

  • 4 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Canine Facts, Land Mammal Facts
A member of the canine family, the cunning jackal can be found in various parts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and Southeastern parts of Europe. They are hearty survivors that
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forest elephant

The Diminishing Forest Elephant

  • 3 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts
With more than 60% of these beautiful creatures poached in the last decade alone, the forest elephant is slowly losing in a fight against extinction. Where they once thrived throughout various parts of Africa, they are now found only in the forests of Central
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duiker

The Well Groomed Duiker

  • 2 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts
Partaking in daily social grooming, the duiker will spend a fair amount of time grooming their mate. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa. They’re found in heavily wooded areas. Duikers are known for their extreme shyness, freezing at the slightest sign
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gelada

The Gelada, Not Gelato

  • 1 January, 2019
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts
Being the last remaining members of a once thriving species of primates, the gelada (pronounced jeh-lah-da) are 200,000 strong and take up residence in the Ethiopian highlands. They are primarily herbivorous (eat mainly plant matter) grass eaters that live in troops of
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leopard

The Secretive Leopard

  • 31 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Feline Facts, Land Mammal Facts
The leopard sneaks and preys throughout deserts & semi-desert regions, arid regions, mountainous environments, savanna grasslands, rainforests, and occasionally even urban areas. The leopard is a very elusive cat that hunts
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vervet monkey

The Vervet Monkeys

  • 27 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Primate Facts
The vervet monkeys are old world monkeys from Africa. They inhabit forests, scrublands and savannas; preferring areas near the streams and rivers. These monkeys also inhabit human settlements as there is often a
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eland

The Lumbering Eland

  • 27 December, 2018
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Daily Critter Facts, Land Mammal Facts, Ungulate Facts
Slowly lumbering its way into today’s article is the eland. The eland is the largest and slowest antelope. You can find these beasts on the open plains, sub-desert, savanna, and
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