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!

White-tailed eagle

The Largest Birds Of Prey In The World

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The largest birds of prey in the world can be found in all continents outside of Australia and the Antarctic, living and hunting in the sea, savanna, forests, and mountains.
pygmy marmoset

The Smallest Animals In The World

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Ever wondered what the smallest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 smallest animals ranked, along with interesting examples of other tiny species.
Quagga engraving

What Exactly Is A ‘Quagga’?

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The quagga is an extinct species of zebra with distinct markings. Here we discuss their history, extinction, and reintroduction to the wild.
tortoise vs turtle

Turtle vs Tortoise: How To Tell The Difference

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What exactly is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Whilst there are a handful of obvious distinctions, the turtle vs tortoise debate can be quite complicated.
pink octopus in deep blue water

Smartest Animals In The World

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Ever wondered what the smartest animals in the world are? Explore the 15 most intelligent animals, along with examples of why each species makes the list.
Bonobo with tool

Ape vs Monkey: What Are The Differences?

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Can you tell the difference between an ape and a monkey? For much of history there was no ape vs monkey debate, and the terms were used interchangeably.
boabab avenue

Baobab – The Upside Down Tree

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The baobab is known as the upside down tree because of its peculiar shape. When it’s bare of leaves, its spreading, twisted branches look like roots spreading out into the air, as if the tree had been planted upside down.
jaguar v leopard - which is which

Jaguar v Leopard, Which Is Which?

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Whilst at a glance jaguars and leopards may seem similar to look at, they are in fact two very different big cats. The below guide lists the key differences between leopards and jaguars.
zebra herd in black and white

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?

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Why do zebras have stripes? The function of one of nature's most stunning and extraordinary patterns is still a mystery to science. Here we explore the various theories proposed, along with our rating of each.