Animals in South Africa

• African Elephant

  The African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest land animal on Earth, native to various hab... see more

  
• Antelope

  Antelopes are a diverse group of ruminant mammals belonging to the family Bovidae, found in various ... see more

  
• Bateleur

  The Bateleur (Terathopius ecaudatus) is a medium-sized eagle species native to the savannas and wood... see more

  
• Blue Crane

  The Blue Crane (Anthropoides paradiseus) is a large, elegant crane species endemic to southern Afric... see more

  
• Buffalo

  African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), also known as Cape Buffalo, are large bovine mammals native to th... see more

  
• Cheetah

  The Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large feline native to Africa and a small, critically endangered... see more

  
• Giraffe

  Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) are the world's tallest mammals, instantly recognizable by their e... see more

  
• Greater Kudu

  The Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a large, majestic antelope native to the woodlands an... see more

  
• Grey Crowned Crane

  The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a beautiful and elegant crane species native to the ... see more

  
• Hippopotamus

  The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or 'hippo', is a large, semi-aquatic mammal native to riv... see more

  
• Hyena

  Hyenas are carnivorous mammals native to Africa and Asia, known for their powerful jaws and opportun... see more

  
• Impala

  The Impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized, highly agile antelope common in the savannas and ... see more

  
• Jackal

  Jackals are medium-sized canids native to Africa, Asia, and southeastern Europe, known for their opp... see more

  
• Leopard

  The Leopard (Panthera pardus) is a large, elusive carnivorous feline native to a wide range of habit... see more

  
• Lion

  The Lion (Panthera leo) is a large carnivorous feline native to Africa and a small, critically endan... see more

  
• Monitor Lizard

  Monitor Lizards are a genus (Varanus) of large, carnivorous lizards found across Africa, Asia, and O... see more

  
• Oryx

  Oryx are a genus of large antelopes native to the arid regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. ... see more

  
• Ostrich

  The Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is the world's largest and heaviest living bird, native to the savann... see more

  
• Springbok

  The Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) is a medium-sized antelope native to the dry inland areas of ... see more

  
• Steppe Eagle

  The Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is a large bird of prey that breeds in Eastern Europe and Centr... see more

  
• Vulture

  Vultures are large, carnivorous or scavenging birds of prey that primarily feed on carrion (dead ani... see more

  
• Warthog

  The Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild pig species native to the grasslands, savannas, and w... see more

  
• Wild Dog

  The African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus), also known as the Painted Dog or Painted Wolf, is a highly end... see more

  
• Wildebeest

  Wildebeest, also known as gnus, are large antelopes native to the plains and open woodlands of south... see more

  
• Zebra

  Zebras are iconic African equids instantly recognizable by their distinctive black-and-white striped... see more

  
• Fur Seal

  Fur seals are pinnipeds closely related to sea lions, belonging to the family Otariidae (eared seals... see more

  
• Humpback Whale

  The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a large baleen whale known for its distinctive long p... see more

  
• King Penguin

  The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second-largest species of penguin, found on sub-An... see more

  
• Macaroni Penguin

  The Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is a species of crested penguin found in sub-Antarctic ... see more

  
• Orca

  The Orca (Orcinus orca), commonly known as the killer whale, is the largest member of the dolphin fa... see more

  
• Petrel

  Petrels are a diverse group of seabirds belonging to the order Procellariiformes, closely related to... see more

  
• Gecko

  Geckos are a large and diverse group of lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae, found in warm cl... see more

  
• Mongoose

  Mongooses are slender, agile carnivorous mammals belonging to the family Herpestidae, native to part... see more

  
• Pangolin

  Pangolins are unique, scaly mammals found in Asia and Africa, distinguished by their protective kera... see more

  
• Rhinoceros

  Rhinoceroses are large, herbivorous mammals distinguished by their large size and one or two horns o... see more

  
• Chameleon

  Chameleons are a group of lizards known for their color-changing abilities, independently moving eye... see more

  
• Eagle

  Eagles are large, powerful birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, known for their stron... see more

  
• Falcon

  Falcons are a genus (Falco) of highly agile and fast birds of prey, found almost worldwide. They are... see more

  
• Owl

  Owls are nocturnal birds of prey, recognized by their upright posture, broad heads, keen eyesight, p... see more

  
• Crane

  The common crane (Grus grus) is a large migratory bird found across Europe, especially in wetlands a... see more

  
• Red Fox

  Foxes are small to medium-sized canids characterized by their slender bodies, bushy tails, and point... see more

  
• Stork

  Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds belonging to the family Ciconiidae. They are... see more

  
• Viper

  Vipers are a family of venomous snakes (Viperidae) found worldwide, except for Antarctica, Australia... see more

  
• Dolphin

  Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals belonging to the family Delphinidae. Ranging in size ... see more

  
• Elephant Seal

  Elephant seals are the largest seals in the world, renowned for their immense size and the large, in... see more

  
• Flamingo

  Flamingos are striking wading birds known for their vibrant pink or reddish plumage, long, slender l... see more

  
• Frog

  Frogs are a diverse group of amphibians, known for their smooth, moist skin, bulging eyes, and power... see more

  
• Otter

  Otters are carnivorous or piscivorous mammals belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae), adapted f... see more

  
• Sea Lion

  Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by their external ear flaps, long foreflippers, and ability to... see more

  
• Southern Right Whale

  The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) is a large baleen whale found in the Southern Hemisph... see more

  
• Barn Owl

  The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is the most widespread species of owl, found on every continent except Anta... see more

  
• Barracuda

  Barracudas are large, predatory ray-finned fish known for their fearsome appearance and aggressive h... see more

  
• Parrot

  Parrots are a diverse order of birds found in most tropical and subtropical regions around the world... see more

  
• Sea Turtle

  Sea turtles are large, migratory reptiles found in all the world's oceans except the Arctic, with se... see more

  
• Shark

  Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gil... see more

  
• Trogon

  Trogons are an order of colorful birds found in tropical and subtropical forests worldwide, with man... see more

  
• Crocodile

  Crocodiles are large, semi-aquatic reptiles, characterized by their powerful jaws, strong tails, and... see more

  
• Fruit Bat

  Fruit bats, also known as megabats, are a diverse group of bats primarily found in tropical and subt... see more

  
• Great White Shark

  The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large macropredatory shark found in coastal surf... see more

  
• Seal

  Seals are diverse carnivorous marine mammals belonging to the infraorder Pinnipedia, characterized b... see more