Monthly Archives: September 2013

Caracal (Caracal caracal) The caracal is widely distributed across Africa, central and southwest Asia and into India. Within Africa, the caracal is only absent from the central Sahara Desert and the dense forests around equatorial West Africa. The caracal occupies … Continue reading →

Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) Bushbucks are forest-edge antelopes. They are closely related to the bongo, sitatunga, kudu and nyala. Bushbucks are one of the most widespread antelope in Sub-Saharan Africa, living in variety of habitats, including rain forests, montane forests, forest-savanna … Continue reading →

Bonobo (Pan paniscus) The bonobo, our closest living relative, is one of the most rare and intelligent animals in the world. They are highly social and emotional animals who live in small communities. Females are at the top of the … Continue reading →

Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) The bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) is a herbivorous, mostly nocturnal forest ungulate and among the largest of the African forest antelope species. Unlike many antelope both sexes of bongo have long slightly spiralled horns. Bongos typically live in … Continue reading →

Bontebok or Blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus) The beautiful bontebok, perhaps the rarest antelope in southern Africa. The Bontebok National Park in South Africa was created in 1931 to protect the last 30 bontebok left in the wild. Since then, the populations … Continue reading →

Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) The bat-eared fox is a small fox known for its enormous ears. These foxes live in small groups, usually one adult male with one or two adult females and sometimes one or two grown offspring, on … Continue reading →

Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) The banded mongoose is found in the savannas, grassland and open forests throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa. The banded mongoose primarily eats various invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, and small birds. The banded mongoose is a social animal … Continue reading →

Wild Cat (Felis silvestris) Our domestic cats of today are generally believed to be the descendants of the African wild cat. Over 4,000 years ago, the African wild cat was tamed by the Egyptians to control rats and mice in … Continue reading →

African Hare (Lepus microtis) African Hare (Lepus microtis) – For More Information

Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) The aardvark is a medium-sized, burrowing mammal native to Africa. Aardvarks live in the savannas, grasslands and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. The aardvark is a nocturnal, solitary creature that feeds almost exclusively on ants and termites. In … Continue reading →