Shaba National Reserve
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Grevy's Zebra
The Grévy's zebra, also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest and most endangered of the three zebra species, with the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Native to Kenya and Ethiopia, these zebras are named after Jules Grévy.
Mammals
Martial eagle
The martial eagle, a majestic and formidable bird of prey, inhabits sub-Saharan Africa. It is the sole member of its genus, Polemaetus, and belongs to the booted eagle subfamily, distinguished by feathers that extend down their legs.
Birds
Striped Hyaena
The striped hyena, a captivating creature, inhabits North and East Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Regrettably, it is classified as near-threatened by the IUCN due to a diminishing population, primarily driven by habitat loss...
Mammals
White-headed vulture
The white-headed vulture is a fascinating Old World vulture native to Africa, but its numbers are, unfortunately, dwindling due to habitat loss and poisoning. This medium-sized bird is notable for its reversed sexual dimorphism, with females being larger than males.
Birds
Reticulated giraffe
The reticulated giraffe, also known as the Somali giraffe, is a distinctive subspecies native to the Horn of Africa, found primarily in Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya. There are approximately 8,500 individuals remaining in the wild today.
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