Africa's Big five |
The big five of Africa consist of the African elephant, Rhinoceros( both white and black), African buffalo, african leopard and Lion. The Big Five is also on the top of the list of animals to see when visiting Southern Africa. The big five is definitely a group of animals worth keeping an eye out for. Managing these animals on a game ranch, private reserve or even a game reserve is not always a easy feat . |
Rare and endangered Species
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Game reserves of South Africa in: |
South Africa is rich in biodiversty thanks to the diverse habitat located in the seven biomes with in Southern Africa. The 7 biomes is home to many antelope species of various sizes that vary from the African buffalo and the Cape eland to the small dwarf antelope such as the Duiker species. In previous times many antalope and african wildlife species had no value and the natural areas was replaced by agricultural activities. Resulting in many species being saved last minute by ironically enough hunting and eco tourism. |
Eastern Cape
Free State
Kwazulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West Province
Western Cape |
| South African antelope (Families) |
Predators(Family name) |
Even Toed Ungulates - Order : Artiodactyla
- Hippopotamus (Hippopotadae)
- Pigs (Suidae)
- Giraffe (Giraffidae)
- Antelope and Buffalo (Bovidae)
Odd-toed Ungulates - Order : Perissodactyla
- Zebras (Equidae)
- Rhinoceroses( Rhinoceritodae)
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Carnivores - order: Carnivora :
- Aardwolf (Protelidae)
- Hyaenas (Hyaenidae)
- Cats (Felidae) including Lion and leopard
- Wilddog,Jackal and Foxes (Canidae)
- Polecat, Ratel (Mustelidae)
- Civets, Genets and mongooses (Viverridae)
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