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
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.
