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The sun bear ( Helarctos malayanus) is a species in the family Ursidae (the only species in the genus Helarctos) occurring in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is the smallest bear species, standing nearly 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder and weighing 25–65 kg (55–143 lb). It is stockily built, with large paws, strongly curved claws ...
The African wild dog ( Lycaon pictus ), also known as the painted dog or Cape hunting dog, is a wild canine native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only extant member of the genus Lycaon, which is distinguished from Canis by dentition highly specialised for a hypercarnivorous diet and by a lack of dewclaws ...
An African Village Dog found in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. African village dogs are dogs found in Africa that are directly descended from an ancestral pool of indigenous dogs. [ 1] African village dogs became the close companion of people in Africa, beginning in North Africa and spreading south. [ 2]
African bullfrog. The African bullfrog ( Pyxicephalus adspersus ), also known as the giant bullfrog or the South African burrowing frog, is a species of frog in the family Pyxicephalidae. It is also known as the pixie frog due to its scientific name. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania ...
In recent times efforts have been made to protect, preserve and promote these dogs, and prevent them from being split into a number of different breeds based upon different distinguishing physical features. [3] [6] In South Africa, a society was established in 1998 to preserve the Africanis, the Africanis Society of Southern Africa. [3] [6] [7]
In Namibia and South Africa, the trade of exotic birds and reptiles are popular among consumers as pets. Exotic birds are popular pets because they require minimal maintenance and are low-cost. Local collectors display exotic pets to reel in tourists and accrue revenue. Belief uses of illegal wildlife commodities vary by region.
Chersobius signatus is the world's smallest species of tortoise ( family Testudinidae ). The species is commonly known as the speckled tortoise[ 1][ 8] and also known locally as the speckled padloper[ 1][ 9] and internationally as the speckled Cape tortoise. [ 1] A member of the genus Chersobius, it is endemic to South Africa.
Juvenile bird ( L. n. epirhinus) in the Kruger National Park, which lacks the mature bill shape and colours of adults. At 45–51 cm (18–20 in) in length, the African grey hornbill is a large bird, although it is one of the smaller hornbills. Its plumage is grey and brown, with the head, flight feathers and long tail being of a darker shade.