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Pictures of African Animals Mole and Mole Informations

Moles are mammals, which range in behaviors depending upon the species. Majority of the moles are burrowing moles while some may be aquatic or semi-aquatic. Moles can be found in Africa, North America, Europe and Asia. Male moles are called boars while females are called sows. In some of the countries while few countries such as Germany consider them as protected animals. De Winton’s Golden Mole is a species that is endemic to South Africa.

Moles have cylindrical bodies covered in fur with small or covered eyes and ears are generally not visible. They feed on small invertebrates such as earthworms and other creatures living underground. Occasionally, they may also eat mice that try to enter their burrows. Moles often burrow in lawns, often creating mole-hills and thereby killing lawns. They can indirectly cause damage to plant roots; however, they never eat plants. In many countries, traps, smoke bombs or flooding in the burrows, or poisons like calcium carbide are used for controlling the menace of moles.

Pictures of African Animals Mole and Mole Informations

Pictures of African Animals Mole and Mole Informations

Pictures of African Animals Mole and Mole Informations

Pictures of African Animals Mole and Mole Informations

Pictures of African Animals Mole and Mole Informations

Pictures of African Animals Horseshoe Bat and Horseshoe Bat Informations

Horseshoe bat is a large family of bats that have horse-shoe, spear-like or leaf-like protuberances on their noses. They emit echolocation (biological sonars) calls through this structures that may help in focusing the sound. Horseshoe bats can be found in the temperate and tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Europe. Most of the species are insectivorous, which catch insects while flying. Horseshoe bats have been designated as vulnerable and critically endangered species of bats.

Horseshoe bats can not walk on all four legs, as their hind legs are not developed fully. The animal is dull brown or reddish brown in color. Their wings are broad making their flights aggressive. Size ranges from 2.5-14 cm in length and  4-120 grams in weight. Their wingspan is about 45-55 cm. Roosting habits of horseshoe bats are diverse. Few species can be found in large colonies in caves while some of the species can be found sleeping in the open amongst tree branches.

Pictures of African Animals Horseshoe Bat and Horseshoe Bat Informations

Pictures of African Animals Horseshoe Bat and Horseshoe Bat Informations

Pictures of African Animals Horseshoe Bat and Horseshoe Bat Informations

Pictures of African Animals Horseshoe Bat and Horseshoe Bat Informations

Pictures of African Animals Horseshoe Bat and Horseshoe Bat Informations

Pictures of African Animals Hedgehog and Hedgehog Informations

Hedgehog is an amazing spiny mammal with stiff pointed spines covering its entire back. They are endemic to Africa, Asia, and certain parts of Europe and they are introduced in Australia and New Zealand. No living species are found in North America. Hedgehogs are nocturnal and insectivorous animals. Urchin and hedge-pig are other names as per the folklores.

Hedgehogs are distinctive spines are essentially hollow hairs that are stiffened by keratins (fibrous structural proteins). Its spines are neither poisonous nor barbed and cannot be easily removed from the body of hedgehogs. Spines come out only once when th animal sheds baby spines and replaces it with adult spines, the process being known as ‘quilling’. Under extreme stress or during sickness, hedgehog may loose some of the spines. Hedgehogs possess a unique ability to roll into a tight ball, thereby causing all the spines to point upwards. This ability provides them the best defense against their predators (foxes, wolves and mongooses). They feed on variety of diets including insects, mice, rodents, snakes and eggs. Travel to see Hedgehog live

Pictures of African Animals Hedgehog and Hedgehog Informations

Pictures of African Animals Hedgehog and Hedgehog Informations

Pictures of African Animals Hedgehog and Hedgehog Informations

Pictures of African Animals Hedgehog and Hedgehog Informations

Pictures of African Animals Hedgehog and Hedgehog 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