TPO – The African continent has produced many rich wildlife species, which live across deserts, savannas, large valleys and jungles. Africa is home to the largest land animal (African elephant) and tallest animal (giraffe) in the world. There are also many other unique animals worth learning about. Below is a list of 10 amazing animals found only in Africa.

5. Guereza Monkey

Guerreza monkey.

The guereza monkey is one of the most notable African monkeys. They have beautiful shiny black and white fur and a long tail. The guereza monkey is also known as the black and white colobus monkey. They live in deciduous and evergreen forests in West, Central and East Africa. The guereza monkey is a large monkey with a length of 53-71 cm and a weight of up to 13.5 kg.

Guerreza monkeys live in small groups of 3 -15 members. These monkeys are active during the day but spend a lot of time in the trees. During the day is also the time they search for food. Guerreza monkeys use many different types of calls to communicate with each other.

The multi-chambered stomach of guerrilla monkeys has specialized bacteria that help them digest large amounts of food. The diet of the guereza monkey consists mainly of leaves, seeds, fruits and arthropods.

4. Gray-crowned crane

Gray-crowned crane.

Standing 1 meter tall and weighing more than 4 kg, the gray-crowned crane is a large bird that inhabits savannas, rivers and swamps in East and Southern Africa. The most striking feature of this amazing African bird is the golden tip of its feathers. The plumage is mainly gray with a pale gray neck and black and white wings. They also have an attractive bright red leather pouch underneath their beak.

The courtship display of the gray-crowned crane is the most remarkable of any bird species. They dance and use attractive calls to attract a mate. With 2-5 eggs per nest, gray-crowned cranes are the most fertile compared to most other birds in the Gruidae family. The gray-crowned crane is an omnivorous bird, eating insects, lizards, grass, seeds, fish and amphibians.

3. Wildebeest

Wildebeests.

Although wildebeest look like cows, they belong to the antelope family. There are two main species: black wildebeest and blue wildebeest. Both species are found only in Africa in forests and plains.

Wildebeest can reach a length of 2.43m and weigh up to 275kg. Both male and female antelopes have horns. They live in very large flocks. Between May and June, when food sources became scarce, wildebeest migrated north. The migratory group may include 1.2-1.5 million wildebeest. Thousands of zebras and antelopes also accompany them. This is the largest land mammal migration on Earth. A wildebeest can travel more than 48 kilometers in a single day. While migrating, they can travel from 965 – 1600 km.

Wildebeests are herbivores that feed mainly on short grass. Lions, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs are the main predators of wildebeest.

2. Mandrill monkey

Mandrill monkey.

The mandrill monkey is the largest monkey in the world. They have a body length of 63 to 86 cm and weight up to 38 kg. Mandrill monkeys live in tropical and subtropical rainforests of West-Central Africa.

The mandrill monkey is certainly one of the most colorful monkeys in the world. They have thick olive green and gray fur. Long nose with red stripes. In addition, the butt has a characteristic green color. Male monkeys are larger and more colorful than females.

The mandrill monkey is an extremely social animal and they live in large groups of up to 200 members. In addition to color and size, long canine teeth are another special thing about mandrill monkeys. They can be up to 6.5 cm long. Mandrill monkeys use their huge fangs to intimidate predators. Mandrill monkeys are active during the day and use their cheek cavities to store food. They are omnivores and eat fruits, seeds, insects, eggs and worms.

1. Lemurs

Lemur.

Lemurs are a primate species found only on the Island of Madagascar, on the east coast of South Africa. There are 30 different lemur species in total and all are endemic to Madagascar.

Madame Berthe’s lemur, weighing only 30 g, is the world’s smallest primate. Indri or Babakoto is the largest lemur in existence, weighing up to 9.5 kg. Most lemurs spend most of their time in trees. The tails of most lemurs are also longer than their bodies.

Lemurs are social animals and live in groups. Lemurs use high-pitched calls and scent to communicate with each other. They have extremely good hearing and smell. Lemurs are one of the most intelligent animals in the world. They are famous for being able to use tools and being able to remember patterns. The lemur’s diet includes fruits, nuts, leaves and flowers.