Kasungu National Park
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Kasungu
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Southeast African cheetah
The Southeast African cheetah, also known as the Southern African cheetah, is a captivating subspecies endemic to East and Southern Africa. These remarkable animals inhabit lowland areas, deserts, savannahs, and grasslands, notably in regions such as the Kalahari...
Mammals
Elephant
Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, belong to the Elephantidae family within the Proboscidea order. There are three primary species: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant.
Mammals
Cape wild dog
The Cape wild dog, also known as the South African wild dog, Cape hunting dog, or painted wolf, is a captivating subspecies of the African wild dog found primarily in Southern Africa. This particular subspecies is the largest, typically weighing between 20 to 25...
Mammals
Hyena
Hyenas, or hyaenas, are captivating carnivorous mammals belonging to the Hyaenidae family. Despite there being only four extant species, hyenas play a crucial role in African ecosystems. Intriguingly, although they are more closely related to cats and civets, hyenas...
Mammals
Hartebeest
The hartebeest, commonly referred to as the kongoni, is a remarkable African antelope with eight recognized subspecies, some of which are now considered separate species. These animals are quite sizable, standing just over a meter tall at the shoulder.
Mammals
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