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Giraffe, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Black-backed jackal, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa

The black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas or Lupulella mesomelas) is a medium sized canine native to eastern and southern Africa. These regions are separated by roughly 900 kilometers. One region includes the southernmost tip of…

Giraffe, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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…

Giraffe, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

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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African Elephant, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

The African elephant (Loxodonta) is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). Both are herbivores and live in groups. They have grey skin…

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African Elephant, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

The African elephant (Loxodonta) is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). Both are herbivores and live in groups. They have grey skin…

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African Elephant, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

The African elephant (Loxodonta) is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). Both are herbivores and live in groups. They have grey skin…

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Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is a national park in Kajiado South Constituency in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq mi) in size at the…

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Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Amboseli National Park, formerly Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, is a national park in Kajiado South Constituency in Kajiado County, Kenya. The park is 39,206 hectares (392 km2; 151 sq mi) in size at the…

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African White Rhinoceros, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

There are two subspecies of white rhinoceros: the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) and the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni). As of 2013, the southern subspecies has a wild…

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African White Rhinoceros, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

There are two subspecies of white rhinoceros: the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) and the northern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni). As of 2013, the southern subspecies has a wild…