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!

Zanzibar red colobus monkey

10 Iconic African Monkeys To Spot On Safari

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Spotting African monkeys can be a highlight of any safari, providing hours of fascination with their cheeky antics. See all 164 African monkey species listed, with photos of the 10 most iconic.
why are flamingos pink?

Why Are Flamingos Pink?

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A flamingo’s colour is not hereditary, so why are flamingos pink? The short answer is how they process the caretonoids in their diet... but there's much more to discover.
why flamingos stand on one leg

Why Do Flamingos Stand On One Leg?

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When resting, flamingos are often – but not always – seen standing on just one leg, with the other raised up into its feathers. We examine the theories as to why flamingos do this.
African vs asian elephant

African vs Asian Elephant, Which Is Which?

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Unless you know what you’re looking for, it can be easy to mistake an African for an Asian elephant. These 10 African vs Asian elephant differences will help you know what you're looking at.
alligators v crocodiles

Alligators v Crocodiles, Which Is Which?

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Alligators v crocodiles - what's the difference? Whilst at first glance alligators and crocodiles may look similar, there are a number of key differences, and some easy ways to tell them apart.
galapagos giant tortoise - the longer living land animal

Animals That Live The Longest

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Ever wondered which are the animals that live the longest? Here we list the mammals, fish, reptiles and other invertebrates with the longest lives.
battle at kruger

‘Battle at Kruger’: The Ultimate Game Drive Footage

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‘Battle at Kruger’ is perhaps the most epic homemade safari video ever filmed. It’s also one of the most viewed, having raked up 83 million views on YouTube!
hippo and baby in grass

Hippo Milk – Is It Really Pink?

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The subject of hippo milk – and the question of whether hippo’s milk is pink – is one that’s been of increasing interest online in recent years. Read our investigation, plus lots of hippos milk facts...
cheetah vs leopard

Cheetah vs Leopard, Which Is Which?

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