The South African (or Cape) fur seal

This endangered penguin is only found around the coast of South Africa and surrounding offshore islands. It is a species that has been greatly impacted by human activity...

There are many species of colobus monkeys including the black and white (genus Colobus), red (genus Piliocolobus) and the olive (Procolobus). Unlike most primates, they do not have thumbs.

Known for their colour changing ability, there are over 200 species of chameleons in the world. The exact number is unknown as new species are discovered regularly. Most are found in Africa, especially on the island of Madagascar.

The beautiful cheetah is built for speed

The crested crane is the national bird of Uganda.

Snap! These predators are built for stealth. The Nile crocodile is infamous for its aggressive behaviour but did you know shy, slender snouted crocodiles also exist? How about the dwarf crocodile?

Learn about why elephants are keystone species.

Also called gemsbuck or South African oryx. This antelope is the largest of the 4 oryx species.

With my long neck and long legs, I'm the world's tallest land animal.

These beautiful animals have a scientific name of Tragelaphus strepsiceros meaning "goat-like deer" "twisted horns" and are one of the largest antelopes...

Can you guess how much grass I munch through in one day?

The Spotted Hyena is one of Africa's top predators. Did you know the females are larger than the males?

While they may look like an overgrown guinea pig and the size of a rabbit, hyraxes are more closely related to elephants!

Can you tell the difference between an impala and a gazelle?

This spotted feline is a very strong climber. Guess where they like spending most of their time?

Do you know what makes a flamingo pink?

The iconic lion - but did you know they are a vulnerable species? Humans are to blame for several reasons...

The mongoose family includes the banded mongoose (pictured) and meerkats. Did you know banded mongooses have a symbiotic relationship with warthogs?

Learn more about these critically endangered primates.

Learn more about the largest bird in the world. Can you guess how much an ostrich egg weighs?

As well as the black and white rhinos of Africa, there are also 3 other species - Greater one horn rhino, Javan rhino and Sumatran rhino.

Like giraffes, vervet monkeys love acacia leaves. Find out what is unusual about these monkeys...

Vultures are probably one of the undervalued animals in Africa and they are endangered. Once you've read more about these valuable birds, you may a better appreciation for this humble bird...

Despite their unusual appearance, there are some interesting facts about warthogs.

Wildebeest, also called gnu, are the largest species of antelope. They are famous for their migrations. Read more to find out how far they travel...

Black with white stripes or white with black stripes?