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African animals
African animals and their characters, habitats, diet and lifestyles.
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Blue Wildebeest
Animals; African animals
The Blue Wildebeest is a large antelope and one of two species of wildebeest. They range the open plains, bushveld and dry woodlands of Southern and East Africa, realising a life span in excess of ...
Steenbok
Animals; African animals
Steenbok are petite antelope, with long legs and an upright stance. The coat is a light golden-brown color, although there is some variation among individuals with some being quite reddish and ...
Nyala
Animals; African animals
The Nyala is a spiral-horned dense-forest antelope that is uncomfortable in open spaces and is most often seen at water holes. Nyalas live alone or in small family groups of up to 10 individuals. ...
Aardvarks
Animals; African animals
Aardvarks are nocturnal animals found all over Africa, in both dry and wet climate. They weigh from 90 to 140 pounds and are about 24 inches in height at the shoulder. Aardvarks need access to ...
Black Backed Jackal
Animals; African animals
The Black Backed Jackal is endemic to Africa, found in two separate subpopulations: one in East Africa; and one in southern Africa. The species is generally widespread, and are well-suited for an ...
Cape Buffalo
Animals; African animals
The African buffalo, affalo or cape buffalo is a large African bovid. It is not closely related to the slightly larger wild Asian water buffalo, but its ancestry remains unclear. Owing to its ...
Caracal
Animals; African animals
The Caracal is a fiercely territorial medium-sized cat ranging over Western Asia and Africa. With their sleek, streamlined bodies, reddish gold coats, and the dramatic markings on the face, Caracals ...
