The European paper wasp is among the most common and well-known species of social wasps. While initially hailing from Europe, they are considered an invasive species
The black-backed jackal is a mid-sized species of jackal that plays an important role in African folklore, often depicted as a cunning and adaptable trickster. They hail from eastern and southern Africa
The African wolf was once classified as an African variant of the golden jackal. However, they were later shown to be a distinct species more closely related to the grey wolf and coyote, through a series of analyses on
The northern lapwing, aka peewit, pewit, tuit, tewit, green plover, pyewipe, or simply lapwing, is a wading bird found throughout Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. These birds face the threats of
The Smith’s red rock hare, aka Smith’s red rockhare or Smith’s red rock rabbit, might carry the name “hare“, but they are actually rabbits. These lagomorphs hail from central and southern Africa.
The snowy albatross, aka wandering albatross, white-winged albatross, or goonie, boasts the largest wingspan of any living bird! They dwell among the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Antarctic Oceans
The Eurasian bittern, aka great bittern, is a wading bird from the heron family Ardeidae. They can be found in Europe, Africa, and Asia. These birds face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of
The Cape genet, aka South African large-spotted genet, may share similar traits to felines, but they are actually more closely related to mongooses and civets. These critters face the threats of
The Bunyoro rabbit, aka Uganda grass hare, is located in only a couple locations in central Africa. They prefer damp savannahs, many times with rocky outcrops, but they also appear in forests and rocky areas alongside rock hyraxes.
The common quail, aka European quail, is a small ground-nesting game bird that hails from the pheasant family. They are migratory, breeding in the western Palearctic and wintering in Africa and southern India.
