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The Animal Kingdom of Africa has a wide spectrum of wildlife species.
Here are a fascinating few, in their natural environment - wild and free!











Elephants are highly social, intelligent animals and live in a well ordered society.
They are the largest of the land mammals and their lifespan is 50-60 years.









     

Leopards are solitary, secretive animals, hunting at night and lying in secluded spots during the day,
their lifespan is 15 years.
Bushbabies are nocturnal, accomplished jumpers, these attractive little animals occur mainly in pairs.









     

Genets have well developed hearing, sight and smell, they are solitary, nocturnal, graceful and take
to the trees when disturbed.
Zebra form large herds, are plucky and are frequently found in the company of other grazing animals.









    

Lions are the most sociable of the cats, they live in prides and are extremely vocal, their lifespan
is 13-15 years.
Dassies are rabbit-sized creatures, live in colonies, have acute hearing, keen eyesight and make
shrill whistles and barks when alerted.









      

Impala form large herds and are often in the company of other species. By virtue of their numbers,
they make an important contribution to the on going fight for survival.
Kudu associate in small family groups, occupy the same home range for several years and are well
suited to rugged hilly terrain.









     

The Hippopotamus for all it`s bulk, is capable of surprising speed and agility and they are usually
found submerged in water or sunbathing.
The Rhinoceros is an ungainly animal with poor eyesight, but they have an acute sense of hearing
and smell.









  

Hyaenas depend largely on their sense of smell, live in family clans, share sleeping dens, are territorial
and are extremely vocal animals.
The Cheetahs method of hunting is fast and relatively short, clear view and speed are more important
than stealth.









     

Wild Dogs rely mainly on smell, hearing, are alert, intelligent and cunning in behaviour, they are
nomadic and live in packs.
Giraffe have abnormally elongated necks, sharp eyesight and are the tallest animals in the world.
Vervet Monkeys are capable of a wide range of facial expressions and are found in large troops.









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