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African Elephant

African Elephant

The African Elephant is the largest terrestrial mammal. Elephants live in tightly knit family groups led by a matriarch. The bulls remain solitary or may band together to form bachelor herds. A fully grown elephant weighs between 6,000 and 7,000 kg. When there are young in the herd... more

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Vervet Monkey

Vervet Monkey

Common gregarious animals, these monkeys are found in family troops or small parties. Not strictly arboreal, they take readily to the ground in search of food and to drink. Theirsenses are acute and they are constantly on the alert against predators, their main ones beingthe leopard and crowned eagle.... more

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Jackal, Black-Backed

Jackal, Black-Backed

These small mammals feast on the large numbers of carnivores that supply them with sufficient carcasses. Often seen nose up in the air and ears twitching, jackals are forever waiting for their superiors to leave their kill. They do, however, also prey on newly born animals,mice, birds, eggs and... more

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Kudu

Kudu

The large ears and magnificent horns of the males are characteristic of these majestic antelopes. Males will fight for the privilege of mating and in a few instances, dead kudu have been found with their horns inextricably intertwined, presumably having starved as a result of being unable to separate.... more

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impala

impala

This graceful and beautiful medium sized antelop is often considered to be one of the most abundant animals. Agile and vulnerable to predators, they mostly congregate in herds, be they breeding herds or bachelor herds of males unable to secure their harem of females.... more

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Hyena

Hyena

Opportunistic hunters and scavengers, most people share mixed feelings of fascination and disdain for hyenas, spotted particularly around kills. Not particularly appealing in terms of appearance, hyenas are characterised by large rounded ears and a sloping back angling down from high shoulders to somewhat lower buttocks. They are the... more

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Giraffe

Giraffe

With their unusually long legs and neck, giraffes are the tallest land mammals in the world and are able to reach those leaves and seed-pods of trees that their fellow browsers cannot. Giraffe are susceptible to attack by lion and many are killed each year, which is not to... more

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Chacma Baboon

Chacma Baboon

Unpredictable activity makes baboons different from most African wildlife. Apart from rising well after dawn, going to roost before dark, grooming and socialising mainly before and after foraging, a troop may be active at any time of day. Baboons are known for their highly protective instinct towards their young.... more

Makuya Nature Reserve