The Australian sea lion is a semi-aquatic mammal native to Australia. This endangered species is one of the world’s most threatened marine mammals. Read on for Australian sea lion facts, pictures and in-depth information…
Common Warthog Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information
The common warthog is a member of the pig family found in Africa. With its distinctive tusks and warty face it is one of the best-known African animals. On this page you’ll find common warthog facts, pictures and in-depth information. Read on to get the lowdown on this awesome African mammal…
White-Lipped Tree Frog Facts, Pictures, Video & Information
The white-lipped tree frog, with its distinctive white lower lip, is a relatively common amphibian found in Queensland, Australia (as well as on New Guinea and other islands in the region). The species is also known as the Australian giant tree frog. On this page you’ll find white-lipped tree frog facts, pictures and information…
South American Coati Facts, Pictures & Information. Meet A South American Rainforest Mammal
If you’re in a South American rainforest and come across a group of cat-sized mammals searching for food among the leaf litter then the chances are they’ll be South American coatis.
These long-nosed, stripy-tailed mammals are members of the Raccoon family. They spend the day foraging on the forest floor before making their way back into the rainforest canopy at night…
Tarsier Facts, Pictures & Info: Discover A Nocturnal Primate Whose Diet Is Entirely Carnivorous
Tarsiers are squirrel-sized primates found in rainforests and other forest habitats in Southeast Asia. These nocturnal animals have large eyes, powerful hind legs and long, thin fingers. They are experts at leaping through the trees in search of their insect prey.
African Animals List With Pictures & Facts. Discover Amazing Animals That Live In Africa
African animals list with pictures and facts. Click on the pictures to discover more about each species.
List of African Animals: Introduction
With habitats ranging from tropical rainforest to desert, Africa is home to many of the world’s best-known animals, including the lion, cheetah, giraffe, hippopotamus, African buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and other antelopes, and several species of crocodile.
Africa is the world’s second largest continent (Asia is the largest), and the African animals included in the list below represent just a fraction of the continent’s amazing biodiversity. We add species to this page regularly, so be sure to come back soon!
- You can download a FREE African animals worksheet for this page here: Free Printable Worksheets.
- Discover animals from other parts of the world on this page: Animals Around The World
Sidewinder Facts: Discover A Desert Rattlesnake With A Distinctive Way Of Moving Over The Sand
Sidewinder facts for kids and adults. Discover a desert rattlesnake found in southwestern United States and north Mexico…
Arctic Seals: A List Of Seals That Live In The Arctic, With Pictures & Facts
Arctic seals list with pictures & facts on each species. On this page you’ll find information on all six seals that live in the Arctic (seven including the walrus).
***Be sure to watch the video of the hooded seal – one of the strangest Arctic animals of all!***
Mojave Desert Tortoise Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover The United States’ Largest Land Tortoise!
The Mojave desert tortoise is found in the United States’ Mojave Desert, as well as in other dry habitats in the southwestern United States. This rare reptile is seldom seen due to its burrowing lifestyle and the fact that it hibernates for up to nine months of the year.
As a result of habitat loss this desert reptile is becoming scarce. Its conservation status has been Vulnerable since the ‘80’s.
Meerkat Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information. Discover A Highly-Social African Mammal
Meerkat facts, pictures and in-depth information for kids and adults.
The meerkat is a carnivorous mammal found in deserts and other dry habitats in southern Africa.
This social animal lives in groups of 20 to 50 individuals. Mongooses forage together, use teamwork to repel predators, and are often seen grooming one another. They will even tend to an injured member of the colony.
While the group is outside, one or more meerkats will act as a sentry, keeping a look out for approaching danger. The sentry will use a different alarm call depending on whether the threat is a land-based or an aerial predator.
