The African lion may warrant protection under the federal Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced this week. But that won't disrupt the lives of Bubba and Cassie, African lions who live at the Audubon Zoo in...NOLA.com...
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable LC NT VU EN CR EW EX Least ConcernExtinct Current Population Trend: Decreasing What is the African lion? African lions have been admired throughout history for as symbols of courage and strength. These iconic animals have powerful bodies—in the cat family, the...
The mane of a male lion begins to develop when the lion is around one year old, and continues to grow until the lion reaches sexual maturity at around three or four years of age. The mane of a lion is an important indicator of the lion’s age and reproductive status, and is thought ...
The African Wild Dog is not only one of the most endangeredanimals in Africa, but also one of the most endangered mammals in the world. This is largely due to decades of habitat fragmentation, infectious diseases, and both accidental and targeted killings by humans. Once ranging throughout Afr...
Conservation Status:Endangered The Taita African caecilian is found in the forests of the Taita Hills region in southeast Kenya. This snake-like amphibian reaches lengths of 34.8 cm. Its body is blue with darker rings. The Taita African caecilian is a burrowing animal, living underground and feed...
African Forest Elephant Conservation Status Endangered African Forest Elephant Locations AfricaAfrican Forest Elephant Facts Prey Grass, Fruit, Roots Name Of Young Calf Group Behavior Herd Fun Fact The largest known mammal on land! Estimated Population Size 200,000 Biggest Threat Poaching and habitat los...
African Big 5 Wildlife in Africa, Definitions, Facts, Pictures, Video. African Big 5 Animals with super facts Lion, Buffalo,Elephant,Leopard & Rhino
The number of flamingos has reduced in the recent past due to rise in water levels and siltation.Safari tour of Nakuruhas also gained the status of a special reserve for the endangered rhino species, which are always seen on safari in the park. There are also good opportunities to experienc...
Although it is not yet an endangered animal, its population has also been severely affected by human hunters, who like to add their fur and skin to the trophy cabinet. Conservation Status And Life Today An African Civet is not currently in danger of becoming extinct. ©Cliff (cliff1066™...
Elephant social behaviour suggests that individuals use odour to monitor the sex, reproductive status, location, health, identity and social status of conspecifics. To date, it is not clear what fixed or variable information is contained in African elephant secretions, and whether odour encodes ...