Hog Deer
The hog deer (Axis porcinus) is a small, stocky cervid native to South and Southeast Asia but introduced to parts of Europe. In England, its population is confined to a few estates, where this dark‑brown deer with a bushy tail inhabits woodlands and reedbeds near wate
Forest Elephant
The African forest elephant, sometimes called the pygmy elephant, inhabits the dense rainforests of central Africa. These elephants are smaller than their savannah cousins, standing around 2 m tall and averaging 1.5 tons. Their tusks are more slender and often have a ye
Sika Deer
The sika deer (Cervus nippon) is a medium‑sized deer of Asian origin that has become established in parts of Europe. Mature stags stand about 0.70–0.95 m at the shoulder and weigh 40–70 kg, while hinds weigh 30–45 kg. In summer, their coat is pale yellow or redd
Nyala
The nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) is a spiral‑horned antelope of southern Africa. Its elegant horns, white stripes and shaggy coat make it one of the continent’s most beautiful antelopes. Nyala thrive in thickly wooded bushveld and are renowned for their shy nature an
Lord Derby Eland
The Lord Derby eland (Taurotragus derbianus), also known as the giant eland, is the largest antelope in Africa. Bulls weigh over 2,200 pounds and bear enormous spiral horns. Found in the northern savannas of Cameroon and the Central African Republic, these giants are
Bongo
The bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) is the largest and most colourful of Africa’s forest antelopes. With striking orange‑red coats and white stripes, both sexes carry heavy spiral horns. Bongos range from Sierra Leone eastward through Liberia, Ghana, Cameroon, the Cen
European Fallow Deer
European fallow deer (Dama dama) are medium‑sized deer known for their elegant build and distinctive palmate antlers. Fully grown bucks stand about 0.84–0.94 m at the shoulder and weigh between 46 and 93 kg, while does stand 0.73–0.91 m and weigh 35–56 kg. Fallo
Mountain Nyala
The mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) is an endemic Ethiopian antelope and one of Africa’s most coveted trophies. It lives only in the Bale and Ahmar mountain ranges at elevations between 2,000 and 4,000 metres. Its rarity, majestic lyre‑shaped horns and remote a
Lesser Kudu
The lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) is a slender spiral‑horned antelope of eastern Africa. Males possess elegant corkscrew horns and grey‑brown coats marked with 11–14 white stripes. Shy and elusive, lesser kudu inhabit dense thornbush and acacia woodlands from
Forest Sitatunga
The forest sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii gratus) is a secretive spiral‑horned antelope adapted to the flooded forests and marshes of Central Africa. Its elongated hooves and shaggy oily coat allow it to navigate swampy terrain, and mature males carry spiral horns whil
