Warthog
The warthog Phacochoerus aethiopicus is a tough, sturdy animal. Males weigh 9 to 23 kilograms more than females, but both are distinguished by disproportionately large heads and “warts” — thick protective pads that appear on both sides of the head. Their large tusks are unusual: the two upper tusks emerge from the sides of the […]
Striped Hyena
The striped hyena, Scientifically called Hyaena hyaena, is a solitary animal whose range spans from Africa to India. The striped hyena lives in arid, mountainous regions with scrub woodland. It also inhabits open savannah areas with dense grassland in some regions. In Africa, it is outcompeted by the spotted hyena in open areas and is thus […]
Rock Python
The African Rock Python is native to the Sub Saharan Africa. The python has seven species and African rock python is one of them. They are non venomous snakes and are the largest snakes in Africa. The name Python Sebae was derived from the Greek mythology, which refers to a huge serpent. They have two […]
The Lion
Lions are the second largest big cats after tigers. There are two subspecies left in the world today the African lion and the Asiatic lion. There are 600 Asiatic lions left in the world more than 300 of them live outside the Forest, and protected area which makes the species at great risk of extinction. And fewer than 30,000 African lions in Sub-Saharan Africa left in the […]
The Cobra snake
Cobra snakes (N. nigricollis), are iconic reptiles known for their dramatic hood displays and sleek, powerful bodies. The Naja genus includes over 30 recognized species, each showcasing the deadly elegance of these venomous elapids. Their appearance varies widely by region, with scale patterns ranging from pale tans to rich browns and blacks.Cobra snake is a moderately […]
Crowned Cranes
Crowned cranes (Balearica pavonina pavonina) are named for the striking, straw colored bristle-like feathers on top of their heads. They are mostly black with white upper, under wing coverts and a black head. The legs and bill are black, eyes are light grey, facial skin is white and red, and throat lappet is scarlet. There […]
Marabou Stork
The word marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is thought to come from an Arabic word meaning ‘hermit like’ or ‘quiet’. The marabou stork is a huge and fairly imposing bird that makes up part of the stork family, It is native to sub-Saharan Africa and found in a variety of habitats that range from fairly dry to pretty […]
A new born calf.
Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis , conception occurs in the rainy season, with birth occurring in the dry months. Female giraffes breed every 20 to 30 months. The gestation period is about 457 days. Mother giraffes give birth standing up or walking. The giraffe calf drops 2 m to the ground. Most often a single calf is born. […]
RED FRONTED GAZELLE
Red fronted gazelle called Eudorcas rufifrons scientifically and Jar Barewa in Hausa. They are found in open grassy habitats interspersed with thorny brush and trees for shade of the African continent, stretching from the Sahelian zone stretching to the southern edge of the Sahara desert. Red fronted gazelle have a gestation period of 184-189 days, […]
DOMESTIC PIG
Pigs scientifically called Sus domestica and Alade in Hausa, the first domesticated pigs where believed to be domesticated in the Near East around 10,000 – 11,000 years ago. Pigs are large, social, omnivorous mammals with insatiable appetites and one of the smartest animals on the planet. Their intelligence ranks higher than dogs and even some […]
