Africa

The majestic oryx or gemsbok is the heraldic animal of Namibia. The tail is similar to that of a horse, the horns can be 60-150cm long. Oryx are adapted perfectly for life in the savannah, they can regulate the body temperature and the light fur also serves to balance the temperature.

The white-tailed gnu is significantly smaller and rarer than its striped relative. It lives in mother-child herds of 10-30 animals, the bulls divide their territories separately. The extraordinary color difference in mane, fur and tail makes it a wonderfully majestic sight.

The bontebok is a species of antelope that only occurs in Africa. These noble animals are particularly beautiful to look at because of their characteristic blaze on the head. Blessbucks live in herds of around 14 animals. When mating there are territorial disputes between the males.

The duiker or ducker is a small antelope species that is native to the sub-Saharan region. The small, petite animal has a preference not only for grasses and seeds, but also for ants that complement the menu. The ducker gets its name from the peculiarity of crouching in the grass when in danger.

The cheetah belongs to the big cat family and is the fastest land animal in the world. His beauty and grace have fascinated people since time immemorial. Female cheetahs live alone, while males often form groups of 2-4 animals. The cheetahs prey includes various types of antelope and warthogs.

The brindled gnu, also called blue wildebeest, common wildebeest or white-bearded wildebeest, is a wild, well-established wildebeest in Africa. As with all wildebeests, brindled gnu are grazing herd animals that often travel long distances over several hundred kilometers. The males often roam alone, the females team up with other females to form typical mother-child herds with a bull.

The kudu is a species of antelope with a wide distribution throughout Africa. Kudus live in small herds of a maximum of fifteen animals. The Kudu can be easily recognized by the striking stripes on the fur dress. The Kudu's turned horn becomes traditional musical instruments such as the Kuduzela processed.

The hartebeest or cow antelope is a widespread antelope species in the African savannah. The fur of the cow antelope is yellowish to reddish brown depending on the genus. The characteristic horns are up to 70cm long and are worn by males and females.

The Hartmann's mountain zebra or Hartmann’s zebra is a type of zebra that is particularly common in northern Africa. Its body is a bit beefier than that of other zebras and the belly is not striped like other zebras, but white. The stripes also differ from the plains zebra.

The leopard is a wild and big cat that is common in Africa and Asia and can weigh up to 90kg. Characteristic for the leopard is its beautiful fur. It has often been observed how leopards even steal cheetahs food. Leopards often pull their prey onto trees to keep them safe from other carnivores.

The baboon is a species of monkey that occurs mainly in Africa. Like all monkeys, baboon live in large socio-dynamic groups. As an omnivore and pack animal, it often has it a little easier than other animals in the African savannah.

The black-backed jackal is a small wild dog species with a fox to wolf-like appearance. Like many other dog species, it is a very social pack animal, but it often goes hunting alone. The jackals big ears also cool its body. Although it prefers fresh prey, the jackal occasionally also eats carrion.

The springbok is an African gazelle species with an extraordinarily beautiful fur pattern. The animals graceful jumps can reach heights of up to three meters and more. The springbok horns are up to 45cm long. The females live with their young in herds, males form so-called "Bachelor groups". Springboks can survive for a long time without water as long as their food contains a certain amount of water.

The common ostrich, one of the ratites, is the world's largest living bird. While the males are almost black, the females have brown plumage. Its feathers and wholesome meat also make it very interesting for hunters.

The warthog is an African pig species. In the event of danger or attack, the warthog will raise its tail, neck- and backmane. In some places, warthogs are considered pests, but are increasingly being hunted for their meat. Like all pigs, they love to wallow in the mud next to water holes on hot days.