Sharpe’s Grysbok

Mammals > Even-Toed Ungulates

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sharpe’s GrysbokScientific Name: Raphicerus sharpeiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Even-toed UngulatesSize: Shoulder height 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22 in); head-and-body length 65 to 75 cm (26 to 30 in)Weight: 7 to 11 kg (15 to 24 lb)Lifespan: 8...

Greater Kudu

Mammals > Even-Toed Ungulates

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater KuduScientific Name: Tragelaphus strepsicerosCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Even-Toed UngulatesSize: Shoulder height: 4.3–5.0 ft (1.3–1.5 m) in males, 3.9–4.4 ft (1.2–1.35 m) in females; Horn length: 47–71 in (120–180 cm) along...

Burst Horned Baboon Spider

Invertebrates > Araneae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Burst Horned Baboon SpiderScientific Name: Ceratogyrus darlingiCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: AraneaeSize: Diagonal leg span: 4.5–5.5 in (11–14 cm); Carapace length: 1.8–2.2 in (4.5–5.5 cm)Weight: 0.9–1.8 oz (25–50 g)Lifespan: Females:...

Striped Kassina

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Striped KassinaScientific Name: Kassinula vittataCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-to-vent length: 0.7–1.0 in (18–25 mm); one of Africa’s smallest running frogsWeight: 0.03–0.07 oz (0.8–2.0 g)Lifespan: 3–5...

Whyte’s Barbet

Birds > Barbets & Piciformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Whyte’s BarbetScientific Name: Stactolaema whytiiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Barbets & PiciformesSize: Total length: 7.5–8.0 in (19–20 cm); Wingspan: 11–12 in (28–30 cm)Weight: 1.8–2.3 oz (50–65 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in wild...