Cheetahs were once widespread throughout Asia and Africa. However, they currently inhabit East and Southwestern Africa. In Iran, a small population of around 200 cheetahs exists. Male coalition probably surveying…
There are over 1,290 documented bird species in the East African region. Globally, there are about 10,000 species of birds. Meaning that the region has approximately 13% of the world…
Each year, millions of birds migrate long distances across the world to East Africa. Most bird species migrate to the region through flyways, which refer to well-established routes. The birds…
They may not be the most giant animal in the African savannas; however, the habits of lions make them the 'King of the jungle'. The lion is not the biggest…
The African leopard is one of the fascinating cats in the world. Globally, there are at least nine subspecies, but this article focuses on the habits of leopards in Africa. …
Did you know that the wildebeest is an antelope? Well, it is! The wildebeest is also known as gnu and is a relatively common species in the natural plains of…
Impala is a type of antelope that is only found in the African continent. It's a medium-sized antelope that looks like a mix between a goat and deer. It has…
Monkey is a collective term that includes groups of primates. In fact, there are over 250 species of monkeys in the world, including baboons and apes. The vervet monkey (Cercopithecus…
Baboons are the type of monkey found in Africa and the Middle East. There are five species of baboon — The two most seen are olive and yellow, the other…
Scientific nameAlcelaphus buselaphusWeight75-200 kilosHeight140 cmLength1.5m-2m in lengthLife expectancyAbout 12 years in the wildIUCN StatusLeast concern Image by Barbara Fraatz from Pixabay The hartebeest is a common sub-Saharan African antelope, which…