image by David d’O on flickr African animal beginning with I Impala Despite their pig-like appearance their closest relatives are whales, from which they diverged some 55 millions of years ago. Hippos are large, mostly herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammals. Take me to Kenya! African animal beginning with H Hippo But did you know the gestation period lasts for 22 months? With elephants being the largest creatures on land at the moment, it’s no wonder the elephant babies weight 100 kilograms at birth. image by KCBirdFan on flickr African animal beginning with E Elephant We think it’s quite a character with its huge tusks and unwavering care for it’s young. While some say this is not the prettiest pig relative out there, we just can’t ignore his resemblance to Pumba (the Lion King character). image by schinkerj on flickr African animal beginning with D Desert Warthog They have non-retractable claws so they can’t climb tall trees. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/hour in 3 seconds. This large feline is the fastest animal on land running with a speed of up to 120 km/hour in short 500 meter bursts. photo by jambo 13 on flickr African animal beginning with C Cheetah
In Egyptian folklore, Baboons were considered sacred animals. They are omnivore foragers, but are also known to eat sheep, goats and small antelopes. These monkeys are furry and noisy, but very caring for their young. image by dipthongasaurus rex on flickr African animal beginning with B Baboon It is believed by African magicians to have magical powers. This medium-sized nocturnal mammal, native to Africa, only eats ants, termites and one type of cucumber, called Aardvark cucumber. Keep reading and find out just how fascinating Africa’s wildlife really is!Īnd if you’re a real animal lover, take a look at these beaches that are inhabited by unusual animals and you might just find your next bucket list destination! African animal beginning with A Aardvark Africa is home to some of the most well-known, loved and feared animals in the world! There are so many wonderful creatures to see, but where to start? We’ve made an A to Z list of African animals to look out for on your next trip to Africa.
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