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AFRICAN AARDVARK: Same Group of Mammals as the African Elephant

by Admin December 20, 2022, 8:04 am 73.6k Views

African Aardvark: They belong to the Same Group of Mammals as the African Elephant and have no relation to anteaters despite their similar appearance. They have a short neck connected to a strong, large, almost hairless body with an arched back. Their legs are not proportional to each other; the hind legs are longer than […]

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AFRICAN CHIMPANZEE: SPECIES OF GREAT APE

by Admin December 5, 2022, 6:15 pm 66.6k Views

African Chimpanzee: There are four subpopulations of the chimpanzee the western chimp, the Nigeria-Cameroon chimp, the central chimp, and the eastern chimp. This great ape is one of our closest relatives, sharing about 98 percent of their genes with Human. They have thickset bodies with short legs, opposable thumbs, no tails, and long arms that […]

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AFRICAN GIRAFFE: THEY ARE THE WORLD’S TALLEST MAMMALS.

by Admin December 1, 2022, 5:23 am 76.6k Views

African Giraffe: They are the world’s tallest mammals. They are uniquely adapted to reach vegetation inaccessible to other herbivores. Unusually elastic blood vessels and uniquely adapted valves help offset the sudden buildup of blood (to prevent fainting) when giraffes’ heads are raised, lowered, or swung quickly. Their “horns” are actually knobs covered with skin and […]

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AFRICAN SAVANNA ELEPHANTS: BUSH SPECIES EXPLAINED

by Admin November 30, 2022, 5:38 am 63.4k Views

African Savanna Elephants: They are Also Known as Bush Elephants. They are the world’s largest terrestrial mammal. There are two recognized subspecies of this iconic animal: bush (or savanna) and forest. Bush Elephants are the larger of the two and their tusks curve out. while their forest-dwelling cousins are darker and have tusks that are […]

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AFRICAN LION: WORLD SECOND LARGEST BIG CAT

by Admin November 15, 2022, 7:56 am 74.7k Views

African Lion: are the second-largest living big cat after the Tiger. Males are unique among the cat species for their thick mane of brown or black hair encircling their head and neck. The mane darkens with age, and the thicker and darker a mane is the healthier the cat. Both males and females Roar a […]

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ZEBRA IN AFRICA: Everything You Need to Know About Zebra

by Admin November 12, 2022, 7:41 am 6.4k Views 2 Comments

Zebra in Africa: Are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats. Zebra stripes come in different patterns, unique to each individual. Several theories have been proposed for the function of these stripes, with most evidence supporting them as a form of protection from biting flies. There are three extant species: Grévy’s zebra (Equus grevyi), Plains […]

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AFRICAN BUFFALO: AND OTHER THREE SUBSPECIES

by Admin November 11, 2022, 5:49 am 1.4k Views

African Buffalo: There is only one species of Buffalo in Africa but four distinct subspecies exist: forest buffalo, West African savanna buffalo, Central African buffalo, and southern savanna buffalo (also known as the Cape buffalo). Savanna buffaloεs arε largε, hεavy cow-likε animals. Thεy vary grεatly not only in sizε but in thε shapεs of thεir […]

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RHINOCEROS IN AFRICA: Both Species White and Black Rhino

by Admin November 5, 2022, 7:31 am 82.8k Views

Rhinoceros in Africa: Rhinos may look like prehistoric creatures, and they do date back millions of years to the Miocene era, but they are also mammals like us. It is actually gray in color and has a hump on its neck and a long face. The black, or hooked-lipped, rhino has a thick, hairless gray […]

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CHEETAH IN AFRICA: DIFFERENT FACTS AND SCIENTIFIC DETAILS

by Admin November 1, 2022, 6:31 am 66.8k Views

Cheetah in Africa: There are five subspecies of this big cat. It is slim and has muscular, long legs in relation to its body size. when compared to other cats a small, rounded head that is set on a long neck, a flexible spine, a deep chest, special pads on its feet for traction, and […]

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AFRICAN VERVET MONKEY: Black-Faced Monkey in East Africa.

by Admin October 25, 2022, 5:55 pm 37.4k Views

African Vervet Monkey: The vervet is a small, Black-Faced Monkey, Common In East Africa. There are several subspecies of vervet monkeys, but, generally, the body is a greenish-olive or silvery-gray. The face, ears, hands, feet, and the tip of the tail are black, but a conspicuous white band on the forehead blends in with the […]

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LEOPARD IN AFRICA: DIFFERENT FACTS AND DETAILS

by Admin October 25, 2022, 6:09 am 63.7k Views

Leopard in Africa: These large carnivores are powerfully built with long bodies, relatively short legs, and a broad head. There are nine subspecies and are distinguished by the unique characteristics of their coats, which range from tawny or light yellow in warm, dry habitats to reddish-orange in dense forests. Their coat is covered in dark, […]

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TERMS AND CONDITION Welcome to Africona! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Africona’s Website, located at https://africona.net. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use Africona if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated […]