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African Mammals

African Mammals

Serval

Serval

Serval (Leptailurus serval) is a solitary wild cat widespread in sub-saharan countries except in rainforest regions. It is a carnivore active day and night.

Hippopotamus

National Hippo Day

National Hippo Day – February 15, 2018

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The closest living relatives of the Hippopotamus are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.)

Bonobo

World Bonobo Day 2018

World Bonobo Day – February 14, 2018

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Bonobos (formerly known as the pygmy chimpanzee) are now recognized as a distinct species.

Common Eland

Elands

Elands (Taurotragus) are large African antelopes that consist of 2 species.

– Giant Eland (Taurotragus derbianus)

– Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx)

West African Giraffe

West African Giraffe

The West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta), is also called the Niger Giraffe or Nigerien Giraffe, found in West Africa.

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