African Wildlife

what taking a safari is all about…

We do have a whole African animal section on SafarisAfricana, but this African Wildlife blog category is more for the lists and fun stuff.

This is where you’ll find article on things like the fastest land animals, the wild cats of Africa, big cats of the world, info on African animal migrations (yes, including the big one!), and so much more… including testing yourself on the correct collective nouns for African animals, and birds!

Northern Cassowary

17 Iconic Flightless Birds

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There are over 60 species of flightless birds living around the world today  These flightless birds are bird species that through evolution have lost the ability to fly.
A tusker elephant from Kenya, face on

How Long Does an Elephant Live? 

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How long does an elephant live? In the wild, African elephants can live up to 70 years and Asian elephants for up to 48 years.
American bald eagle

The Largest Eagles In The World

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Eagles are impressive birds of prey that are amongst the most feared predators in the natural world. These 11 largest species of eagles are found on all continents except Antarctica.
group of webras facing camera

What Sound Does A Zebra Make?

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When asked what sound does a zebra make, Dan Davies of the Smithsonian Institution says “Zebras make a variety of sounds, from barking to braying to almost a whinny.”
frog vs toad body shape

Toad vs Frog: How To Tell The Difference

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In this frog vs toad article, we look at the key differences between these two amphibian families. Although these little amphibians can look similar at first...
bison vs buffalo beard

Bison vs Buffalo: How To Tell The Difference

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The bison vs buffalo debate is complicated somewhat by American bison commonly being referred to as buffalo. Here are 6 key differences between the 2 animals.
bull elephant

35 (Funny) Elephant Jokes

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It seems that there are lots of people out there searching for elephant jokes, so we thought we'd oblige by pulling together 35 (funny!) jokes about elephants.
Satanic leaf-tailed gecko

30 Funny Animal Names

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Looking for some funny animal names? Let us introduce you to the tasseled wobbegong, slippery dick and 28 other incredible animal names. (Yes, they are all real animals, and real funny names!).
bioluminescent sea snail

Bioluminescent Animals: 11 Incredible Glowing Species

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The world is a wonderful place, and nature’s magic is no more in evidence than when it comes to bioluminescent animals – animals that glow in the dark!