Africa is home to thousands of unique animal species, many of which are admired around the world. This reference covers various aspects of African animals. It includes sections about a list of animals found in Africa, the types of these animals, and some fun facts about them.
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African Animals Names
African animals are, simply put, animals that are unique to Africa or any of its regions. The African country that boasts the biggest wildlife scene is Tanzania. However, biologists and researchers hop across all parts of the continent in discovery of the unknown.
List of African Animals
- African Bush Elephants
- Katanga Lions
- Cheetahs
- Servals
- Angolan Giraffes
- Mountain Zebras
- Spotted Hyenas
- Black Rhinoceroses
- Chimpanzees
- Baboons
- Storks
- African Penguins
- Bush Vipers
- Egyptian Cobras
- Nile Crocodiles
- Six-Eyed Sand Spiders
- Scorpions
Types of African Animals
Some basic types of African animals include lions and other wildcats, elephants, rhinoceroses, giraffes, wild dogs, zebras, primates, a variety of birds, snakes, crocodiles, sea creatures, unique spiders and insects, and more. All of these branch out into varying species. Let’s take a look at some specific African animals that deserve recognition!
Common African Animals with Facts and Pictures
Lion
The lion is known as the “king of the jungle.”
Example: The lion has a loud roar and a big mane.
Elephant
The African elephant is the largest land animal.
Example: Elephants have big ears and long trunks.
Giraffe
Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world.
Example: The giraffe uses its long neck to eat from tall trees.
Zebra
Zebras have black and white stripes.
Example: I saw a zebra running across the grassland.
Leopard
Leopards are fast and strong cats with spots.
Example: The leopard climbed a tree with its food.
Buffalo
African buffaloes are big animals with strong horns.
Example: The buffalo walked through the river slowly.
Hippopotamus (Hippo)
Hippos are large, water-loving animals.
Example: The hippo rested in the muddy water all day.
Crocodile
Crocodiles live in rivers and have sharp teeth.
Example: A crocodile was hiding near the riverbank.
Baboon
Baboons are clever monkeys that live in groups.
Example: The baboon jumped from one rock to another.
Hyena
Hyenas are known for their laugh-like sounds and strong jaws.
Example: The hyena hunted in a pack at night.
List of 60+ African Animals
- Lion
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- African Elephant
- African Buffalo
- Rhinoceros (Black Rhino, White Rhino)
- Hippopotamus
- Zebra
- Giraffe
- Hyena (Spotted Hyena, Striped Hyena)
- Baboon
- Warthog
- Meerkat
- African Wild Dog
- Antelope
- Impala
- Kudu
- Waterbuck
- Wildebeest
- Jackal
- Aardvark
- Pangolin
- Bushbaby
- Caracal
- Serval
- Genet
- Nile Crocodile
- African Rock Python
- Puff Adder
- Boomslang
- Gaboon Viper
- Chameleon
- Monitor Lizard
- Tortoise (Leopard Tortoise)
- Agama Lizard
- Nile Monitor
- Ostrich
- Secretary Bird
- African Fish Eagle
- Shoebill
- Grey Crowned Crane
- Hornbill
- Vulture
- Marabou Stork
- Flamingo
- Guinea Fowl
- Weaver Bird
- Bee-eater
- Nile Perch
- Tilapia
- Tigerfish
- Catfish
- Electric Eel
- Lungfish
- African Bullfrog
- Reed Frog
- Goliath Frog
- Dung Beetle
- Termite
- Tsetse Fly
- Mosquito
- African Honeybee
- Praying Mantis
- Scorpion
- Tarantula (African Baboon Spider)
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