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
Bushpig
The bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus) is a robust, nocturnal member of the pig family found throughout sub‑Saharan Africa, including South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Central African Republic and Cameroon. These pigs are stocky with shaggy coats
Nile Crocodile
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is Africa’s largest reptile and a survivor from the age of dinosaurs. It inhabits rivers, lakes and wetlands across southern and eastern Africa and can exceed 16 feet in length, weighing over a ton. IUCN lists the species as l
Spotted Hyena
The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is Africa’s most widely distributed large carnivore. Known for their powerful jaws and eerie whoops, these robust predators play a dual role as hunters and scavengers and are integral to healthy ecosystems. Hunting a hyena appeals t
Nile Buffalo
The Nile buffalo (Syncerus caffer aequinoctialis) is a subspecies of African buffalo found in the savannahs of northern Uganda and South Sudan. Slightly smaller than the Cape buffalo, it has a more forward‑swept boss and a leaner build, yet retains the surly temperame
Dwarf Forest Buffalo
The dwarf forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) is the smallest and most elusive of Africa’s buffalo subspecies. Weighing 550–700 pounds with a reddish coat and sweeping horns that curve outward and back, this “red buffalo” inhabits the dense rainforests of Cam
Aoudad/Barbary Sheep
The aoudad or Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia) is a rugged mountain ungulate native to the dry ranges of Morocco and the Sahara. Rams have impressive horns sweeping backwards and a long mane of hair draping from throat to forelegs, and they can weigh 200–300 pounds.
Barbary Wild Boar
The Barbary wild boar (Sus scrofa algira) is a subspecies of wild boar native to North Africa. Smaller and lighter in colour than its European cousins, this tusked omnivore thrives in Morocco’s cork oak forests, scrublands and agricultural mosaics. Hunters value the b
Bezoar Ibex
The Bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus) is the wild goat of Turkey’s rugged Taurus Mountains. Mature males carry magnificent scimitar‑shaped horns that sweep backwards and can span over a metre, making them a prized trophy. Bezoar ibex inhabit high mountain ranges
