Spotted-necked Otter

Mammals > Carnivorans

The Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) is a sleek, highly aquatic carnivoran native to the lakes and river systems of Sub-Saharan Africa. Distinguished from other African otters by its slender build, fully webbed paws, and throat adorned with cream and...

Eastern Plantain-eater

Birds > Turacos

The Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus) is a conspicuous, charismatic member of the turaco family (Musophagidae) widespread across the wooded savannas, river basins, and open forests of Central and Eastern Africa. Renowned for its erect shaggy head crest, broad...

Spiny Flower Mantis

Invertebrates > Mantises

The Spiny Flower Mantis (Pseudocreobotra wahlbergii) is an extraordinary African mantis famous for its sophisticated floral camouflage and flamboyant deimatic display. Native to the sun-drenched meadows and savanna thickets of southern and eastern Africa, this...

White-crested Helmetshrike

Birds > Vangas & Helmetshrikes

The White-crested Helmetshrike (Prionops plumatus) is an exceptionally social, charismatic passerine bird native to the open woodlands and broadleaved savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Instantly identified by its bushy, upright white frontal crest, bold black-and-white...

Bar-tailed Trogon

Birds > Trogons

The Bar-tailed Trogon (Apaloderma vittatum) is a breathtakingly radiant avian jewel inhabiting the cool, mist-shrouded Afromontane cloud forests of sub-Saharan Africa. Occupying high-elevation montane ‘islands’ from the Cameroon Line eastward across the...