African animals

African animals

African animals and their characters, habitats, diet and lifestyles.

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Spotted hyena

Animals; African animals

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) also known as laughing hyena, is a carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, of which it is the largest extant member. It is further physically distinguished ...

Cheetah

Animals; African animals

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae) inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. The cheetah is the only extant member of the genus Acinonyx, most ...

Bongo

Animals; African animals

The Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus eurycerus) are nocturnal antelopes of reddish-orange colour with white stripes running vertically along the body. This hoofed animal is the largest species of ...

Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis)is a small African fox known for its enormous ears. The ears help shed the excessive heat and keep the fox cool. Bat-eared foxes are sandy grey in colour with lighter ...

Serval

Animals; African animals

Servals (Leptailurus serval or Caracal serval) are medium-sized cats that are natives of central and southern Africa. They have a spotted pelt like a cheetah and fan-like sharp ears. These ears also ...

Black-backed jackal

Animals; African animals

The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is so named due to the black and silver fur on its back. These jackals are found in the woodlands, scrub lands, savanna and bushes all over Africa. They have ...

Aardwolf

Animals; African animals

The aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is a small, insectivorous mammal, native to Eastern and Southern Africa. It is related to hyenas, but unlike its relatives, it does not hunt large prey. This unusual ...