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Red Duiker

(Cephalophus natalensis)

The Red Duiker, is a bit smaller than the Common or Grey Duiker, but somewhat larger than the Blue Duiker. The most distinguishing feature is his chestnut-red coloring. This mini-antelope is characterized by the crest of red and black hair on the top of the head, sometimes almost appearing to be a third horn.

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Lion

(Panthera leo)

The African Lion may not live up to his reputation as “King of the Jungle”, but he is without question the King of all African predators! While in many circles, the Buffalo is considered the most dangerous of African game; the Lion is probably the best known, most respected, and feared member of the Big Five.

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Cape Buffalo

(Syncerus caffer)

The Cape Buffalo, or Southern Buffalo as he is also known, is considered by many to be the most dangerous of all of the Big Five. While he seems docile enough when viewed undisturbed in the herd, when agitated or wounded this bovine can be extremely aggressive, vindictive, and cunning.

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Elephant

(Loxodanta africana)

The African Elephant is the world’s largest land mammal. He stands more than eleven feet at the shoulder and can weigh-in at over seven tons. His dark grey skin provides excellent camouflage in the dense brush of the bushveld. He moves through the bush with amazing speed for his size and can be extremely quiet.

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Hippo

(Hippopotamus amphibious)

Some of Southern Africa’s professional hunter’s associations have added the Hippopotamus to their list of dangerous game, and rightfully so! The Hippo can be extremely aggressive when disturbed and accounts for more human deaths on the African Continent than all of the other members of the Big Five.

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Leopard

(Panthera pardus)

The Leopard is the smallest of the Big Five, but don’t under-estimate this cat! He can be most dangerous when wounded and is probably the animal most likely to charge. This feline is a shy, solitary, nocturnal animal, widely distributed across the African Continent. The Leopard can live without water by extracting it from his prey however he will drink regularly if water is available.

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White Rhino

(Ceratotherium simum)

The White Rhino, through much effort by hunters as well as conservationists has increased in numbers sufficiently to once again be hunted in South Africa. The Black Rhino (Diceros bicomis) has not made such a successful comeback and is still highly protected.

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Blesbok

(Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi)

The Blesbok lives on the open plains of the South African highveld. Primarily grazers, they form herds consisting of females (ewes) and juveniles, while the males (rams) tend to be solitary. The neck and top of the back is brown, darker on the flanks with a white belly. A small white blaze above the eyes and a larger blaze below is usually divided between the eyes.

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