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The sand cat, aka Sahara cat or sand dune cat, can be found throughout northern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and southwest & central Asia. They prefer stony, arid, and sandy desert biomes with little vegetation or water. Even though they face the threats of habitat destruction and loss at the […]

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The bohor reedbuck prefers moist swamplands, grasslands, and woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa. Only the males have horns that measure up to 16+ inches long. These antelopes are graceful and abundant. Although they do face the threats of habitat destruction, hunting, trapping, and climate change (which is affecting the amount of […]

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Found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the waterbuck can be found in scrub and savanna areas near rivers, riverine forests, lakes, and valleys. There are 2 known species of waterbuck: the common and the defassa. The common waterbuck is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, whereas the defassa is listed as […]

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The oxpecker is a passerine bird that makes a living cleaning parasites from other animals. There are 2 species: the red-billed & the yellow-billed. These birds also harbor a dark secret. More on that in a bit. They can be found in Sub-Saharan Africa. These birds prefer grassy plains, open […]

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The Saharan horned viper can be found in Northern Africa and certain parts of the Middle East. These venomous serpents prefer dry, sandy areas with subtle rock outcroppings, and also oases. These vipers have been documented at altitudes of up to 4,900 feet. They are typically identified by their pair […]

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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 ears of any fox and are the […]

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