Mkhaya Game Reserve
Facts and practical information
Mkhaya Game Reserve is a protected area in Eswatini. It is located along the MR8 road. ()
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Common Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is a fascinating and hefty mammal native to Africa, renowned for its massive barrel-shaped body, wide-opening mouth, and almost hairless skin. These semiaquatic giants can weigh around 1,500 kg on average.
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Black rhinoceros
The black rhinoceros, also known as the hook-lipped rhinoceros, is a critically endangered species native to eastern and southern Africa. These remarkable creatures can vary in color from brown to grey. Carl Linnaeus first named them *Rhinoceros bicornis* in 1758...
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Leopard
Leopards, belonging to the Felidae family and the genus Panthera, are among the five big cats in this group. They inhabit sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
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Ground pangolin
The ground pangolin, also known as Temminck's pangolin or the Cape pangolin, is one of four pangolin species indigenous to Africa, specifically found in the southern and eastern regions. Named after Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck, these creatures are among the...
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Mountain (Hartmann's) Zebra
The mountain zebra, a member of the Equidae family, inhabits the rugged terrains of southwestern Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. There are two primary types: the Cape mountain zebra (E. z. zebra) and Hartmann's mountain zebra (E.
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