Safari Animals List: Pictures & Facts On Over 50 Interesting Species

Safari Animals

Safari animals include the iconic “Big Five” consisting of the lion, African elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and African buffalo, together with other African species such as antelopes, baboons, zebras, hyenas, crocodiles, ostriches and vultures.

On this page is a list of African safari animals, with pictures and interesting facts on each species. Whether you’re planning a safari trip yourself, or are simply interested in the incredible variety of life in Africa’s savannas, this page will help you find out more about some of the world’s most incredible animals.

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Dinosaurs – The Complete Guide, With Facts And Pictures

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Your complete guide to dinosaurs! Read on to become an expert on all aspects of dinosaurs and life in the Mesozoic Era!

On this page, you’ll find lists of dinosaurs by period, plus a huge amount of interesting dino facts, including: What is a dinosaur? When and where did dinosaurs live? How long did dinosaurs live on Earth? When and why did dinosaurs go extinct?

Get ready to explore the amazing world of dinosaurs…

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Oviraptor Facts & Pictures: Complete Guide To A Cretaceous Period Dinosaur

Oviraptor on nest

Oviraptor was a small theropod dinosaur that lived in Asia during the Late Cretaceous period. Discovered in the Gobi Desert around a century ago, Oviraptor was given the name “egg thief”, as it was found alongside some fossilized eggs. The dinosaur is now believed to have been brooding the eggs, rather than stealing them.

As well as its probable nesting behavior, Oviraptor had other bird-like features such as a toothless beak and a covering of feathers.

Read on to find out more about this distinctive Cretaceous dinosaur…

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Deinonychus Facts & Pictures – Complete Guide To The Cretaceous Predator

Deinonychus

Deinonychus was a predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous Period. Its name, which means “terrible claw”, refers to the large, sickle-shaped claws on each hind foot.

The “Velociraptors” depicted in Jurassic Park were actually modelled on Deinonychus, rather than the true Velociraptor, which was significantly smaller.

Read on to find out more about the “true” hero of Jurassic Park…

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Compsognathus Facts & Pictures, A Small Jurassic Predatory Dinosaur

Compsognathus

Compsognathus, a small but fascinating dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, has captivated dinosaur enthusiasts since its discovery in the mid-19th century.

Compsognathus is primarily known for its small size; for many years it was the smallest-known dinosaur, and is often compared to a modern chicken in size (smaller dinosaurs, such as Microraptor and Parvicursor have subsequently been discovered).

All that is known about Compsognathus comes from two well-preserved fossils, one of which was found in the Solnhofen limestone of Germany; the other in the Portland limestone of France.

Read on to find out more facts about this diminutive dinosaur…

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