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The largest wild canine in Africa has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1990. They are a specialised hunter of terrestrial ungulates, mostly hunting at dawn and dusk.
The Pel’s Fishing Owl lives near rivers and lakes, and feeds nocturnally on fish and frogs. The species prefers slow-moving rivers with large, overhanging trees to roost in and forage from.
This is one of two species of ground hornbill, both of which are found solely within Africa. The birds are carnivorous and hunt mostly on the ground.
Pangolins are the only known mammals with large, protective keratin scales covering their skin. They are threatened by poaching the deforestation of their natural habitats.
The greater kudu is a large woodland antelope found throughout eastern and southern Africa. They have a narrow body with long legs, and their coats can range from brown/bluish grey to reddish brown.
This vulture lives in dry savannah, thornbush, arid plains and deserts. It mainly feeds on animal carcasses, which it finds by sight or by watching other vultures.
The martial eagle is one of the few eagle species known to hunt primarily from a high perch. The IUCN currently classifies it as endangered.
This antelope is found in the mountainous areas of sub-Saharan Africa. They tend to feed in the early evening and morning hours, generally in small groups of six or fewer animals.
The lowland nyala is a spiral-horned artiodactyl antelope native to Southern Africa. A shy animal, it prefers water holes rather than open spaces.
One of the smallest ungulates on Earth feeds on leaves, fungi, fruits and flowers. Suni can make weak barking and whistling sounds.