Africa is a continent of contrasts and vibrant landscapes, which hosts an incredible tapestry of wildlife unmatched anywhere else on the planet. From the sweeping savannas where elephants roam and lions rule, to dense forests home to gorillas and exotic birds, the continent is a living showcase of natural wonders.
It’s a place where the wild heart beats strong, and the circle of life plays out in its most primal form. Have a look below on our Africa Articles.
Animals in Africa List
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Tour Zambia: All you need to know
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Lioness Stuck In A Tree With an Eager Buffalo Herd Underneath
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24 Baby Animals That Call The Savannah Home
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Turning Nocturnal: Cheetah’s Are Adapting to Global Warming
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The Tallest Giraffes Ever Recorded
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Namibia Introduce Controversial Plan to Cull 723 Wild Animals To Feed The Hungry
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Discover the Most Social Species – The African Elephant
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Kruger National Park – All you need to know
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Zebras: More Dangerous Than They Appear
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Newborn Orphan Rhino Who Survived a Night in The Wild is Considered a Rescue Miracle
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A Closer At Some Of Africa’s Deadliest Animals
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Unveiling the Enchantment of Kruger National Park
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Masai Mara Wildlife
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Largest Beetle Ever Discovered
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Wildebeest Migration: The Complete Guide
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Where to See Rhinos
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The Best Places to See the Big 5
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Top 10 Safari Parks in Africa
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Animals and Wildlife in Africa
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Sardine Run: All you need to know
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Stranded in Virunga National Park: a COVID-19 Experience
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10 Best African Countries for Safari
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5 Best Places to See African Wild Dogs
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The Fastest Animal on Earth: So, How Quick Are Cheetahs?
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Hippos to the Rescue: Wildebeest Saved from Crocodile Attack
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Lion Gets A Scare From A Man
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Watch Buffalo Herd Defeat 7 Lions to Save Their Own
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Dramatic Rescue Unfolds as Large Tusker Shot by Poisoned Arrow Fights to Stay Alive
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Why African Elephants Can Be Deadly Despite Their Size
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The Ultimate Clash Between a Lion and a Pitbull
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For the First Time Ever – US Moves to Protect Giraffes Under Endangered Species Act
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Meet Africa’s Largest Bird: The Martial Eagle
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The Ugly Five In Africa
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Watch: Heroic Buck Headbutts African Eagle to Save Baby
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A South African Safari Must – Crossing Lodges in the UNESCO Waterberg Biosphere
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The Largest Gathering of Flamingos at Lake Nakuru
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Diplomatic Tension and 20,000 Elephants: What’s Going on Between Botswana and Germany?
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Artificial Nests Could Save 90% Of The African Penguin Population
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Watch: Elephant Smashes Car Windscreen in Kruger Park
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3 Unnatural Reasons Why Lions Are Climbing Trees in Africa
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Chimp Swoops in on Eagle’s Meal
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The Last Hope: Only One Breeding White Northern Rhino Remains
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8 Lion Cub Sightings That Prove Why Seeing Them on a Safari Should Be on Your Bucket List
African Elephant. Lion. Giraffe. Rhinoceros. Cheetah. Hippopotamus. African Buffalo. Zebra.
Two major reasons are: Habitat Loss Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade. The Expansion of agriculture, urban development, and deforestation have reduced the natural habitats of many species. Hunting for ivory (elephants), rhino horn, and bushmeat, as well as illegal trade in live animals and animal parts, have dramatically reduced populations of certain species.
The “Big Five” refers to five of Africa’s greatest wild animals, originally named by big-game hunters for being the hardest to hunt on foot. Today, the term is used more commonly by safari tour operators and wildlife enthusiasts to highlight the must-see animals during a safari. The Big Five are: Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo.
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