Southern White-faced Owl

Birds > Owls

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern White-faced OwlScientific Name: Ptilopsis grantiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 8.7–9.4 in (22–24 cm); Wingspan: 19.5–21.5 in (50–55 cm)Weight: 6.5–9.7 oz (185–275 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in the wild; up to 15+ years...

Palm-nut Vulture

Birds > Birds of Prey

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Palm-nut VultureScientific Name: Gypohierax angolensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Birds of PreySize: Body length: 24–26 in (60–65 cm); Wingspan: 4.6–5.2 ft (140–160 cm)Weight: 2.9–3.7 lb (1.3–1.7 kg)Lifespan: 20–25 years in the wild; up to 30...

Marbled Shovel-nosed Frog

Amphibians > Frogs & Toads

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marbled Shovel-nosed FrogScientific Name: Hemisus marmoratusCategory: AmphibiansSubcategory: Frogs & ToadsSize: Snout-vent length: 1.2–2.2 in (3.0–5.5 cm); females larger than malesWeight: 0.35–1.1 oz (10–30 g); globular, compact burrowing...

Patas Monkey

Mammals > Primates

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Patas MonkeyScientific Name: Erythrocebus patasCategory: MammalsSubcategory: PrimatesSize: Head-body length: 24–35 in (60–88 cm); Tail length: 20–30 in (50–75 cm)Weight: Males: 22–29 lb (10–13 kg); Females: 11–16 lb (5–7 kg)Lifespan: 15–20...

Southern Giant Pouched Rat

Mammals > Rodentia

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern Giant Pouched RatScientific Name: Cricetomys ansorgeiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentiaSize: Head-body: 10–18 in (25–45 cm); Tail length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.3 lb (1.0–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 6–8 years in the wild; up to 9...