Xerus is a genus of African ground squirrel that, unlike its tree-hugging European cousins, lives on the ground and does not hibernate. These coarse-haired mammals...
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The giraffe is the world’s tallest mammal, standing as tall as a two-storey house (6 metres, 19 feet). Once known as 'camel-leopards', these giants...
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Of the five species of rhinoceros, two wander the grassy plains of Africa. There is actually no colour difference between the black and white rhinos...
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Although a close relative to man’s best friend, the big bad wolf is one of the most maligned animals in history. However, they rarely...
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The vervet is the only monkey to make the list. These monkeys live in southern and eastern Africa. Vervets pay a lot of attention...
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Zebras boast the most flamboyant coats of all African animals, but scientists are still not sure why zebras have their black-and-white stripes, although camouflage...
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Flamingos are found in warm, watery regions on most continents. These flamboyant birds run on water before taking flight in beautiful formations and spend...
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Bigger and even slower than their three-toed cousins, the unau is a two-toed sloth that spends most of its life hanging from its long...
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The yak is an impressively huge, long-haired and short-legged ox that lives in the Himalayan mountains. First domesticated in Tibet, yaks are perfectly adapted...
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The eastern grey kangaroo stands at 2 metres (7 feet) tall and numbers several million down under. They roam the forests of eastern and...
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