Pictures of African animals

Pictures of African Animals Okapi and Okapi Informations

The Okapi is an African animal that lives in the Ikupi Rainforest near the Congo River Basin.

Pictures of African Animals African Squirrel Monkey

The African Squirrel Monkey is a member of the order of primates with scientific name, saimiri sciureus. These monkeys are only as big as squirrels when they grow into adults, weighing between 700 and 1,100 grams and are only about 10 to 14 inches long. The male African squirrel monkey is biologically larger than the female, and has longer canines.

One may commonly find the African squirrel monkey in rainforests. They like to be within close range from vegetation since the latter protects them from preying birds.

African squirrel monkeys are frugivorous (preference for berries) and insectivorous. Occasionally, they also feed on tree frogs and mollusks.

The female African squirrel monkey is left to care for her young, which explains why social interaction is usually dominated by the female species. Like humans, the female African squirrel monkey can only give birth to a singular offspring. Male African squirrel monkeys only socialize with the females during mating season.

Pictures of African Animals African Squirrel Monkey

Pictures of African Animals African Squirrel Monkey

Pictures of African Impala and African Impala Informations

The African Impala looks like a deer. Its habitat is found in the plains of Africa where rain is scarce. It is considered a survivor since it is a favorite prey of cheetahs, lions and many other predators.

The African Impala is a grazing mammal and its diet changes according to season but usually comprises of grass and leaves. Feeding grounds are located near watering holes since the impala requires postprandial drinking. It lives in herds for protection. This animal?s senses of hearing, sight and smell are extra-sensitive and are ready for use against predators. Furthermore, it is biologically gifted with a scent gland located above the hoof, which he uses as a tracking device.

The African impala population is composed of more females than males.

Pictures of African Animals African Warthog Pictures and African Warthog Informations

Warthogs reside mostly in South Africa and are widespread in East Africa. Riddled with poor vision, warthogs are otherwise keen in their sense of hearing and sense of smell. The physical appearance of warthogs is not generally considered as beautiful. however, they are very remarkable African animals. Because of its relatively high body temperature, the warthog is able to conserve water content in its body for a longer period. This makes them survivors in dry and hot places.

The warthog is a very sturdy mammal with a head that is quite large compared to its body. Protective pads are on both sides of its head with four tusks that are unusual. The upper tusks emerge from the sides of its snout while the lower tusks come from the base of the upper tusks. The whole body of the warthog is covered with bristles.

Warthogs love the moisture and arid lands of the savanna but hate the mountains and the rainforests. They live in groups, often a female warthog together with her young. Male warthogs, on the other hand, go solo, socializing only for mating purposes.

Pictures of African Animals African Warthog Pictures and African Warthog Informations

Pictures of African Animals African Giraffes Pictures and African Giraffes Informations

With its origins from the open grasslands and woodlands of the Savannah in Africa, giraffes stay and move together in loose herds. Giraffes stand tallest among all mammals and there are only nine different Giraffe species. These animals eat leaves and fruit using their blue tongues that can be more than 40 centimeters long! Out of all trees that grow, giraffes love the foliage that grown from acacia trees. Giraffes drink when they see water but they can also withstand days without it.

When walking, giraffes move both their legs on the same side forward simultaneously. They can run as fast as 55 kilometers per hour when galloping. They are generally quiet animals but possess the ability to moan, grunt and make a distinctive noise that sounds alike a flute when blown. Like horses, it remains standing when sleeping.

The giraffe is not a common prey in the animal kingdom. However, when it is threatened, it can either release a powerful front leg kick or hammer its head like a mallet against its opponent.

Pictures of African Animals African Giraffes Pictures and African Giraffes Informations