Red Stag
The red stag is the male of the red deer (Cervus elaphus), Europe’s largest wild deer. Adults measure about 1.7–2 m in body length, stand up to 1.37 m at the shoulder and weigh 70–225 kg. Stags sport impressive branching antlers that can reach one metre in breadth
Warthog
The common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a hardy member of the pig family widely distributed across sub‑Saharan Africa. Easily recognised by its curved tusks and facial warts, it lives in savanna and bushveld and feeds on grasses, roots and tubers. Warthogs can
Zebra – Burchell’s
Burchell’s zebra, also known as the plains zebra (Equus quagga burchellii), is the most common zebra species in Africa. Its bold black‑and‑white stripes and robust build epitomise the African savanna. Plains zebras inhabit open grasslands and acacia woodlands acro
Reindeer
The Eurasian reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) is a medium‑sized deer native to the tundra and taiga of northern Europe and Asia. Reindeer are uniquely adapted to cold climates with a thick double coat, large rounded hooves and a specialised nasal structure that warms frig
Zebra – Mountain
The mountain zebra (Equus zebra), represented by the Hartmann’s and Cape subspecies, is adapted to rugged, arid mountain ranges in Namibia and South Africa. It is smaller than its plains cousin and distinguished by a pronounced dewlap, narrow stripes that do not encir
Grant’s Gazelle
Grant’s gazelle (Nanger granti) is a graceful antelope of East Africa’s open plains. Standing 31–37 inches at the shoulder and weighing 100–180 pounds, it features long lyre‑shaped horns and creamy‑tan coats with white rumps. Among the fastest animals on the
European Moose
The European moose (Alces alces) is the largest member of the deer family. Bulls reach heights of 170–210 cm at the shoulder and can weigh 380–850 kg, while cows are smaller at 200–360 kg. This heavy‑built animal has long legs, a short tail, a humped shoulder an
Thomson’s Gazelle
Thomson’s gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii), or “Tommy,” is one of East Africa’s smallest gazelles yet among the most agile. Weighing 33–77 pounds and standing 21–32 inches at the shoulder, it sports a light‑brown coat with a dark flank stripe and curved horns.
Gerenuk
The gerenuk (Litocranius walleri), or giraffe gazelle, is an odd‑looking antelope distinguished by its long slender neck and ability to stand upright on its hind legs to browse. It weighs 63–128 pounds and has large eyes and ears; only males bear stout, ringed horns
Pere David’s Deer
Père David’s deer (Elaphurus davidianus)—also known as the milu—is a large Asiatic deer notable for its unusual appearance. Stags stand about 1.1 m at the shoulder and have heavy legs, broad hooves, a long bushy tail and small ears. The summer coat is reddish‑b
