African Safari
Pictures of African Animals Springhare and Springhare Informations
Pictures of African Animals Springhare and Springhare Informations
Springhare is endemic to South Africa and currently it is listed as critically endangered species. Springhare is actually not a hare, rather it is a member of the rodents family. Snakes, men, jackals and weasels are the main predators of Springhare.
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Jackals belong to any three small to medium sized species of the family canidae. Jackals are found in Africa, Asia and southeastern Europe. Jackals display a similar ecological niche and characteristics of Coyote in North America. There are four common species of Jackals Golden Jackals, Side-Striped Jackals, Black-backed Jackals and Ethiopian Wolf. Despite their outwardly similarities, all the species are not closely related to one another. Jackals are commonly seen animals on the African Safaris. They are also found outside of national parks and near human settlements.
Jackals have long legs and curved canine teeth that are suitable for hunting small mammals, birds and reptiles. With their big feet and fused leg bones, they can run up to a speed of 15 km/h for extended period of time. Jackals are most active at dawn and dusk. They weigh around 8 kg and the height is around 40 cm. Jackals are scavengers and omnivores that hunt small sized animals for their food.
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
Pictures of African Animals Jackal and Jackal Informations
