You may have heard of the “big five” — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and African buffalo — the five African animals prized by trophy hunters because of their fearsome reputation. A group of ...

Get to know the bat-eared fox, an insect-eating creature found in the grasslands and savannas of Africa (and also the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.) Mike Bock This peculiar-looking canine lives in the ...

Ostriches, the world's tallest birds, are flightless but incredibly fast runners, reaching speeds of 70 km/h. These social birds, with their unique two-toed feet and powerful kicks, are well-adapted ...

These striking, social animals are more than just a pretty coat they’re a vital part of Africa’s natural heritage. Every year on 26 August, the world pauses to celebrate one of Africa’s most ...