Unique animals in Africa

Africa is the ultimate destination for people who love nature and wildlife. Africa’s wildlife holds most of the world’s species we usually see in National Geographic magazines. Today, many of these animals can be seen in local zoos and traveling circuses, but real animal lovers will tell you that it is not the same experience as seeing them in nature. Not only this, but species presented in zoos are only a part of Africa’s diverse wildlife. If you really want to see some exceptional animals, you should book an African Safari whenever you can. Just to make things interesting, we will describe some of the rarest and most interesting animals found on African grounds.

Aardvarks

These amazing creatures are considered sacred in Africa. They almost look like a rat but with slight differences in nose and size. They can be found in many parts of Africa and usually have underground homes. Hence, they only emerge from their homes at night. Termites are their main food and they are among favorite food of lions, leopards and pythons.

Female Gerenuk

This female representative of Gerenuk family has a unique look characterized with significantly small head and large ears. Most of them feed on trees and bushes and can survive in very dry areas. This is because the plants that they eat are water-rich and prevent dehydration.

Bushbaby

Bush babies, also known as galagos, are nocturnal animals that are about 25 cm long. As their name implies, they live in dry forests and savannas covered with bushes and trees. These are very agile animals that have a strong jump. Primary food of bush babies consists of snails, nuts, fruits and all kinds of insects. These unique species can be seen on African safari tours that include journeys to the south regions.

Bat-eared fox

Another unique animal of the African savanna is the bat-eared fox. This rare animal can reach growth up to 55 cm long with its noticeable large ears measured around 13 cm long. Bat-eared foxes can mostly be found in southern parts of Africa covered in short grass and some parts of the savanna. Common food of a bat-eared fox are insects or harvester termites in particular. It is believed that the bat-eared fox has been a part of African wildlife for more than 700 000 years.