The giraffe (Giraffa) is an African artiodactyl mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. It is traditionally considered to be one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. However, the existence of up…
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Gemsbok, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The gemsbok, gemsbuck or South African oryx (Oryx gazella) is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. It is native to the arid regions of Southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert. Some authorities formerly…
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African lioness, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae and a member of the genus Panthera. It has a muscular, deep-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft…
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African lion, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The lion (Panthera leo) is a species in the family Felidae and a member of the genus Panthera. It has a muscular, deep-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft…
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Cheetah, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph), and…
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Cheetah, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph), and…
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African ground squirrel, Kgaladadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
African ground squirrels (genus Xerus) form a taxon of squirrels under the subfamily Xerinae. They are only found in Africa. There is another African ground squirrel of the genus Atlantoxerus, the Atlantoxerus getulus present in southwestern Morocco…
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African ground squirrel, Kgaladadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
African ground squirrels (genus Xerus) form a taxon of squirrels under the subfamily Xerinae. They are only found in Africa. There is another African ground squirrel of the genus Atlantoxerus, the Atlantoxerus getulus present in southwestern Morocco…
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Common ostrich, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus) or simply ostrich, is a species of large flightless bird native to certain large areas of Africa. It is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living…
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Gabar goshawk, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
The gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar) is a small species of African and Arabian bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is polymorphic and occurs in two distinct forms which fluctuate in…
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