Species & Biomes

African Species Guide

Discover Species by Their Natural Environment

Browse African species by biome and learn more about their natural habitat, character, trophy features, and recommended display atmosphere. This section helps clients understand each animal better before choosing a mount, display style, or custom presentation.

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Aardvark 2

Aardvark

The aardvark is one of Africa’s most unusual nocturnal mammals, recognised by its long ears, powerful digging claws, and specialised termite-feeding behaviour.

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Aardwolf 2

Aardwolf

The aardwolf is a rare and unusual African species, closely related to hyenas but feeding mostly on termites. Its striped coat, pointed

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African Civet Sivetkat 2

African Civet

The African civet is a nocturnal omnivore known for its bold markings, masked face, and secretive movement through woodland, thickets, and forest

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African Elephants Drinking in South Africa

African Elephant

The African elephant is the largest land mammal on earth, known for its size, intelligence, tusks, and strong connection to African bushveld,

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African Wild Dog 2

African Wild Dog

The African wild dog is one of Africa’s most recognisable pack predators, known for its painted coat, large ears, and highly social

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Baboon South Africa

Baboon

The baboon is an intelligent African primate known for its social behaviour, strong build, and ability to live across rocky areas, river

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Bat eared fox Bakoorjakkals 3

Bat-Eared Fox

The bat-eared fox is a small African predator recognised by its oversized ears, fine features, and alert expression. Its unusual appearance and

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Black Wildebeest 2

Black Wildebeest

The black wildebeest is a distinctive South African plains species known for its dark coat, white tail, curved horns, and energetic behaviour.

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Black backed jackal

Black-backed Jackal

The black-backed jackal is an intelligent African predator recognised by its dark saddle marking, sharp features, and alert posture. Its lean build

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Blesbok 3

Blesbok

The blesbok is a South African plains antelope known for its white facial blaze, rich coat colour, and strong open grassland presence.

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The blue duiker (Philantomba monticola)

Blue Duiker

The blue duiker is one of Africa’s smallest forest antelope, known for its compact body, secretive nature, and preference for dense coastal

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Blue wildebeest standing in the grass and eating

Blue Wildebeest

The blue wildebeest is a tough plains game species known for its heavy build, dark mane, curved horns, and strong herd behaviour.

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Bontebok 2

Bontebok

The bontebok is a South African antelope known for its rich colouring, white facial blaze, and strong conservation history. Its markings and

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Brown Hyena 2

Brown Hyena

The brown hyena is a secretive desert-adapted predator known for its shaggy coat, powerful build, and night-time movement across dry regions. Its

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Burchell’s Zebra 1

Burchell’s Zebra

Burchell’s zebra is one of Africa’s most recognisable plains species, known for its bold stripe pattern, social behaviour, and strong link to

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Bushpig 2

Bushpig

The bushpig is a secretive nocturnal species known for its strong build, coarse coat, and preference for dense cover. Its unusual appearance

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Cape Buffalo Kaapse Buffel 3

Cape Buffalo

The Cape buffalo is one of Africa’s most respected big game species, known for its heavy boss, wide horn spread, strength, and

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Cape Bushbuck 1

Cape Bushbuck

The Cape bushbuck is a secretive antelope found near river systems, thick bush, forest edges, and dense cover. Its markings, horn shape,

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Cape Grysbok 2

Cape Grysbok

The Cape grysbok is a small antelope known for its compact size, reddish-grey coat, and preference for dense cover. Its secretive nature

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Caracal

Caracal

The caracal is a powerful small predator known for its sharp features, long legs, and distinctive black ear tufts. Its athletic build

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Cheetah Relaxing in Kenyan Grasslands

Cheetah

The cheetah is a specialised open-plains predator known for its slim build, spotted coat, long legs, and incredible speed. Its refined shape

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Common Duiker 2

Common Duiker

The common duiker is a small, alert antelope found across many African habitats. Its compact size, cautious nature, and quick movement make

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Eland 1

Common Eland

The common eland is Africa’s largest antelope, known for its size, strength, calm presence, and spiral horns. Its impressive scale and mature

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