1. Bongo
   Aardvark
2. Elephant
   Hippopotamus

The aardvark is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata and has a long pig-like snout!

1. Elephant
   Baboon
2. Ostrich
   Oryx

The term "oryx" comes from the Greek word óryx, for a type of antelope. Their fur is pale and they have contrasting dark markings on their face and legs. Did you know that their horns are practically straight?

1. Bat
   Ostrich
2. Roan Antelope
   Vulture

While bats are found on every continent, the African yellow bat is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. They roost alone or in small colonies, and they mate in Austral Autumn in southern Africa.

1. Vulture
   Buffalo
2. Waterbuck
   Topi

The waterbuck is a large antelope found mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Waterbucks form herds that range from six to 30 individuals. They were first described by Irish naturalist William Ogilby.

1. Topi
   Vulture
2. Hippopotamus
   Bonobo

Bonobos are found typically in the Congo Basin in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. They are omnivorous and are distinguished by their long legs, pink lips, dark face and parted long hair on their head.

1. Hippopotamus
   Warthog
2. Zebra
   Porcupine

Although porcupines are found in Europe and Asia, they are largely found in Africa. They are large, terrestrial and strictly nocturnal rodentian mammals. Did you know they are the third-largest rodent?

1. Kudu
   Zebra
2. Gelada
   Bonobo

The name kudu comes from the Afrikaans word koedoe, meaning part zebra, part deer. Except for one thing... kudos are a species of antelope. Did you know they will often run away when threatened instead of fighting back?

1. Bonobo
   Duiker
2. Cheetah
   Eland

Did you know that by 2016, the global cheetah population had been estimated at approximately 7,100 individuals in the wild? It has diminished so much that several African countries have taken steps to improve cheetah conservation measures.

1. Eland
   Pangolin
2. Warthog
   Waterbuck

Pangolins are nocturnal and live in hollow trees or burrows. Their diet consists of mainly ants and termites, which they capture using their long tongues.

1. Waterbuck
   Lion
2. Chimpanzee
   Jackal

Did you know that the weight of a male lion can range from 331 - 551 pounds? A female will weigh in slightly less, between 265 - 401 pounds. As we all know from "The Lion King," male lions have a prominent mane, while the female does not.

1. Duiker
   Jackal
2. Aardvark
   Gerenuk

Duikers are small to medium-sized brown antelopes that are native to Sub-Saharan Africa. They are found in heavily wooded areas and eat leaves, shoots, seeds, fruit, buds and bark.

1. Eland
   Gerenuk
2. Elephant
   Rhinoceros

Native to the African savanna, female elands are smaller than male elands and tend to have a tan coat. Males, on the other hand, are darker, almost with a bluish tone to their fur.

1. Rhinoceros
   Hyena
2. Jackal
   Baboon

Jackals are medium-sized omnivorous mammals of the genus Canis, which also includes wolves, coyotes and the domestic dog. The most common jackals found in sub-Saharan Africa are the black-backed jackal and side-striped jackal.

1. Baboon
   Dik-Dik
2. Impala
   Gelada

The gelada is sometimes called the bleeding-heart monkey!. It is a species of Old World monkey found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, with large populations in the Semien Mountains.

1. Dik-Dik
   Hyena
2. Hippopotamus
   Warthog

Warthogs are found in mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. They have very distinct tusks, and are largely herbivorous, but occasionally also eat small animals.

1. Giraffe
   Hippopotamus
2. Dik-Dik
   Bushbuck

The giraffe is a genus of African even-toed ungulate mammals. Did you know that they are the tallest living terrestrial animals?

1. Bushbuck
   Hyrax
2. Topi
   Vulture

The topi is a highly social and fast antelope that belongs to the genus Damaliscus. They are found in the savannas, semi-deserts, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa.

1. Vulture
   Dik-Dik
2. Duiker
   Zebra

The stripes of zebras come in different patterns and they are unique to each individual. Unlike their closest relatives, horses and donkeys, zebras have never been truly domesticated.

1. Ratel
   Duiker
2. Bonobo
   Oryx

The ratel is also known as the honey badger. It is native to not only Africa but also Southwest Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

1. Oryx
   Hyrax
2. Cheetah
   Pangolin

Hyrax comes from the Greek word for "shrewmouse" and are also known as dassies. Indeed they seem like pikas or rodents, but they are more closely related to elephants and manatees.

1. Pangolin
   Bat
2. Roan Antelope
   Jackal

The roan antelope is a savanna antelope found in West, Central, East and Southern Africa. It is the namesake of the Chevaline project, whose name was taken from the French Antilope Chevaline.

1. Jackal
   Giraffe
2. Chimpanzee
   Porcupine

Also known as chimps, chimpanzees are native to sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in the Congo jungle. They are currently listed on the IUCN "red list" of critically endangered species.

1. Vulture
   Porcupine
2. Bat
   Bushbuck

A vulture is a scavenging bird of prey! They tend to have a bald head and a lack of normal feathers. A group of vultures is known as a kettle, committee or wake.

1. Bushbuck
   Rhinoceros
2. Leopard
   Roan Antelope

Did you know that leopards are also known as pards? They are spread well across sub-Saharan Africa as well as parts of Asia. The markings on their fur are known as rosettes, and are similar to a jaguar's rosettes but smaller and more densely packed!

1. Buffalo
   Rhinoceros
2. Topi
   Wildebeest

The African buffalo is also referred to as the Cape buffalo. It is a large African bovine that is considered highly dangerous. They kill around 200 people every year!

1. Wildebeest
   Bushbuck
2. Sable
   Dik-Dik

Bushbuck are herbivores and barely sleep! They are active for close to 24 hours a day. They do, however, tend to be nocturnal near human habitations.

1. Dik-Dik
   Roan Antelope
2. Rhinoceros
   Hartebeest

The word rhinoceros comes from the Greek word rhinokeros, meaning nose-horned, but you can call them rhinos for short! Did you know that there are two extant species that are native to Africa while three other species are native to Southern Asia?!

1. Hartebeest
   Rhinoceros
2. Baboon
   Gerenuk

The gerenuk is also known as the giraffe gazelle. It is a long-necked antelope found in the Horn of Africa as well as the drier parts of East Africa.

1. Baboon
   Kob
2. Hyena
   Elephant

Elephants are herbivorous and can be found in different habitats including savannahs, forests, deserts, and marshes. Despite this versatility, they prefer to stay near water.

1. Cheetah
   Bongo
2. Waterbuck
   Lion

The bongo is a herbivorous, mostly nocturnal forest ungulate. It is among the largest of the African forest antelope species.

1. Lion
   Eland
2. Dik-Dik
   Duiker

Dik-diks are about 19.5–27.5 inches long and typically weigh between 6.6–13.2 pounds. They can live for up to 10 years. They get their name for the alarm calls of the females.

1. Sable
   Duiker
2. Ratel
   Bat

The sable is an antelope that inhabits wooded savannah in East and Southern Africa. They are known to have a compact and robust build, along with a thick neck and tough skin.

1. Bat
   Hartebeest
2. Hyrax
   Chimpanzee

The hartebeest is an African antelope and is also known as kongoni. This African animal is about 79 - 98 inches long and weighs anywhere from 220 - 440 pounds.

1. Chimpanzee
   Lion
2. Impala
   Vulture

Impalas are active mostly during the day. They are known for their leaps and are generally found in woodlands, close to the water.

1. Vulture
   Jackal
2. Topi
   Hippopotamus

The common hippopotamus, or hippo for short, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. Their name comes from the Greek word for "river horse."

1. Ostrich
   Topi
2. Impala
   Vulture

Ostriches are large flightless birds native to Africa. Their diet consists of mostly plant matter, but they have been known to indulge in some invertebrates, such as worms, crabs, clams, lobsters and insects.

1. Vulture
   Elephant
2. Giraffe
   Hyena

Hyenas make up the fifth-smallest biological family in the Carnivora order of the Mammalia class. Despite their population, they are found in most African ecosystems.

1. Giraffe
   Kob
2. Hippopotamus
   Elephant

The kob is an antelope found across sub-Saharan Africa, in Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria as well as from Senegal to South Sudan. They are diurnal mammals, however, they rest during the highest heat of the day.

1. Wildebeest
   Elephant
2. Gelada
   Lion

Wildebeests are also called gnus. They are native to Africa and are believed to have existed two and a half million years ago, according to wildebeest fossils found throughout the continent.

1. Lion
   Pangolin
2. Baboon
   Porcupine

Baboons are found in open savannah, open woodland and hills across Africa. They eat insects and occasionally prey on fish, trout and salmon. When available, they will go after shellfish, hares, birds, vervet monkeys, and small antelopes for food.