(Taurotragus derbianus) It is the world's largest antelope. Its body length can reach up to 2.9 meters and they can stand up to 1.8 meters to the shoulder. Males are bigger than females, and they can weigh up to 1.000 kg and 600 kg respectively. They can be found in the broad-leafed savanna, as well … Continua a leggere The Giant eland
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It is Africa's largest native canid, and the only member of the genus Lycaon. In can be found in the Sub-Saharian region, with fragmented and numerous populations. They are normally found in the savannah and arid areas, avoiding forests. It stands up to 75 cm to the shoulder and its body weight can reach up … Continua a leggere AFRICAN WILD DOG (Lycaon pictus)
So known by people in general, and associated to te idea of the Afrcan Savannah by most of people all around the world. So similar to our domestic horses, but with remarkable differences: -In size, they are much smaller than most of horses. They can reach up to 1.3 meters to the shoulder nd weigh … Continua a leggere ZEBRAS.
LEOPARDS (Panthera pardus) It is a member of the Felidae family, which can reach up to 2,4 m long. Males can weight up to 90 kg, while females can reach up to 60 kg. It's commonly spread algon the African Savannah, but it is not just limited to this biological region. It can be found … Continua a leggere PANTHERA PARDUS.
Considered as the symbol of the African Savannah, the lion is probably one of the most majestic animals in the world. Males can reach up to 2,5-3 meters long and weight up to 250 kilograms. Females are smaller, reaching up to 150-180 kilograms. Today, lions can be found in Sub-Saharinan African, but there is also … Continua a leggere PANTERA LEO
After spending a while talking about what could be considered as Africa's forgotten ecosystem, it is now time to talk about one of the most known African ecosystems: The Savanna. We normally associate this continent to a picture of this ecosystem. It covers around a 20% of the Earth's land and it is a mixture … Continua a leggere AFRICAN SAVANNA
THE RED-FRONTED GAZELLE (Eudorcas rufifrons) It is a species of gazelles that prefers savannas, grasslands and steppes along the Sahel region. It is native to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan and South Sudan. Both male and female are similar in size, and they can reach … Continua a leggere THE RED FRONTED GAZELLE
After talking about The Sahel as a biogeographical region and the scimitar-horned oryx as its symbol, it is time to talk about another endangered species inhabiting the same areas of the world. The dama gazelle lives in the Sahara Desert and The Sahel. Its natural populations are spread along Niger, Mali and Chad. The can … Continua a leggere THE DAMA GAZELLE (Nanger dama)
The environment is facing so many different problems nowadays. It does not seem to be enough with all the efforts made by governments and organizations worlwide in order to protect species. A conversation with our enthusiastic Director, Mr Andy Martin is always full of new ideas and it is also a good way to get … Continua a leggere The Sahel, AFRICA’S FORGOTTEN ECOSYSTEM
They form the Order Cingulata, and they are related to anteaters and sloths. There are 21 species, to which other nine extint ones have to be added. They all live in America, spread along so many different kinds of environments. Some of them can be distinguished by the number of bands they have along the … Continua a leggere ARMADILLOS: near to extinction?
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