Tag: carnivores

The Lion

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Most African countries hold lions in high regard as emblems of bravery and valou...

African Wild Cat

African Wild Cat

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The domestic tabby, which has grey spots and dark stripes, looks a lot like the ...

African Golden Cat

African Golden Cat

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Most populations of the African Golden Cat are found in humid tropical woods. Ho...

Spotted hyena

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The most spotted hyenas live in Uganda's Mgahinga National Park's mountainous fo...

Leopard

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Leopards have been seen in Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Lake...

Jackals

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The side-striped jackal is the most common of Uganda's savannah dog species; it ...

Honey Badger

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The honey badger is a fierce small animal that can take down and devour even the...

Genets

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There are roughly 14 different species of genets, each with a unique habitat and...

Cheetah

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On the savanna plain, the cheetah is a fascinating wild cat to observe. The nort...

African Otters

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Three distinct species of African otters, which are well-known aquatic predators...

African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus)

African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus)

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The long-legged African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) has large bat-like ears and a m...

The African Civet (Civettictis civetta)

The African Civet (Civettictis civetta)

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Civets are common in most wooded habitats in Uganda's national parks, but they a...