The Mammals of africa
Big 5
Lion
Panthera leoOne of the iconic animals of Africa. Males are larger than females with manes ranging in colour from light to black.
Leopard
Panthera pardusA powerfully built, tawny-yellow, cat with black rosette markings on its body and black spots on its legs. Although common, the leopard is a very elusive creature.
Elephant
Loxodonta africanaUnmistakable, the elephant is one of the signature animals of Africa, and considered one of the most intelligent animals on earth.
Rhino black
Diceros bicornisAlso known as the hook-lipped rhino due to its prehensile upper lip there is in fact no difference in colour to the white rhino. It is considered the more aggressive of the two species and is the original member of the big five among the rhino's.
Buffalo
Syncerus cafferUnmistakable as the only wild cattle species in Africa. Males are larger than females with both sexes having horns.
