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The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) is the large living animal with bulls reaching a shoulder height of up to 4 meters, the largest living terrestrial animal is also known as the African Savanna Elephant. Both sexes have curved tusks that develop and are rising throughout their lives. African Bush Elephants have a typical shoulder height between 8.5’-13’ (2.6-4 m), body length of 10’-16.5’ (3-5 m), and width of 4.27’-6.89’ (1.3-2.1 m). The typical weight of the African Bush Elephant is in the range of 5,500-15,400 lb (2,500-7,000 kg). African Bush Elephants have lifespans between 60-75 years.

The African Wild Ass (Equus africanus) is a descendant from the donkey and has a short gray coat that fades to white on their underside. The African Wild Ass is native to east Africa and can be found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. They typically live in deserts and arid areas like bushlands. African Wild Asses have a shoulder height between 49”–57” (124-145 cm), overall standing height of 55.1”-65” (140-165 cm), and body length of 78.7”-92.5” (200-235 cm). The weight of an African Wild Ass is between 507-606 lb (230-275 kg). African Wild Asses have a typical lifespan of 25-40 years.

George W. Bush is a Republican politician. George W. Bush followed his father’s path into politics, first serving as the governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000, and then as the 43rd President from 2001 to 2009. After 9/11, George Bush responded by launching a ‘War on Terror.' George W. Bush has a height of 6’0” (1.83 m).

The African Dormouse, also known as the woodland dormouse, is a kind of tiny rodent showing similarities in appearance to that of a squirrel in combination with features of a mouse. Scientifically identified as Graphiurus murinus, the wild African Dormouse lives in subtropical or tropical climates. African Dormice have a height of 1.4”-2” (3.5-5 cm), body length between 2.75”-3.9” (7-10 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .6-1.2 oz (18-34 g). The tail length of an African Dormouse is 2.4”-4.3” (6-11 cm). African Dormice have a typical lifespan of 4 years in the wild and up to 5-6 years in captivity.

The Bush Hyrax (Heterohyrax brucei) is endemic to most sub-Saharan countries and is found mainly in the savanna and rocky areas. It is also called yellow-spotted rock hyrax. The bush hyrax is a browser with short legs, round ears, and a rudimentary tail. Bush Hyraxes have a total body length between 12.2”-21.7” (31-55 cm), standing height of roughly 7.1”-12.2” (18-31 cm), and body width of 4.3”-7.5” (11-19 cm). The typical weight of the Bush Hyrax is in the range of 2.9-7.9 lb (1.3-3.6 kg). Bush Hyraxes have lifespans between 10-14 years.

George H. W. Bush, also known as George Bush Sr., served as the 41st president of the United States through the Republican party from 1989 until 1993 and was a politician, diplomat, and businessman. George H.W. served as a pilot in the Navy during World War II and studied economics at Yale. George H. W. Bush had a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

African insectivores, belonging to the group Afroinsectiphilia, are a diverse set of small to medium-sized mammals native to Africa, primarily adapted to feed on insects. This group includes animals like tenrecs, golden moles, and elephant shrews.

The African Civet (Civettictis civetta) is a large viverrid that lives in woodlands and secondary forests in sub-Saharan Africa. Its characteristic coloration is black and white with blotches that cover its entire body in a cryptic pattern. Black bands surround the eyes, similar to a raccoon. The African Civet has a body length in the range of 26.4”-35” (67-89 cm) and total weight of 15.4-44.1 lb (7-20 kg). The African Civet has a body height between 15.75”-20.5” (40-52 cm), body width of 7.5”-9.8” (19-25 cm), and tail length of 13.4”-18.5” (34-47 cm). The typical lifespan of the African Civet is between 15-28 years.

Native to southern African waters, the African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) exists in large colonies. This is the only species of penguin found in Africa and is sometimes called South African penguins, Cape penguins, black-footed penguins, or jackass penguins. It produces loud donkey-like bays. African Penguins have an overall height between 24”-27” (61-69 cm) and body width of 7.5”-8.7” (19-22 cm). The typical weight of the African Penguin is in the range of 4.4-8.8 lb (2-4 kg). African Penguins have lifespans between 10-30 years.

Viverrids, belonging to the family Viverridae, are a diverse group of small to medium-sized mammals often referred to as civets or genets. Native to Africa, Europe, and Asia, these animals inhabit a range of environments from tropical forests to savannas.

The West African Oyan (Poiana leightoni) is a linsang species that lives in the Upper Guinean forests in West Africa. Physically, they have a slender and long body with an elongated head and a pointed muzzle. The fur is yellow to red-brown with dark oval spots on the neck, and spots on its back. The West African Oyan has a body length in the range of 11.8”-15” (30-38 cm) and total weight of 1.1-1.5 lb (.5-.7 kg). The West African Oyan has a body height between 4.9”-6.3” (12.5-16 cm), body width of 3.3”-4.1” (8.5-10.5 cm), and tail length of 13”-16.9” (33-43 cm). The typical lifespan of the West African Oyan is between 9-16 years.

The Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) is a widespread millipede species in lowland parts of East Africa, from Mozambique to Kenya. It mostly lives in forests, but it is also found in costal habitats that have a few trees. The species has approximately 256 legs. The Giant African Millipede has an overall length between 11”-13.4” (28-34 cm), width of .6”-.75” (15-19 mm), and weight of 6.4-9.6 oz (181-272 g). The typical lifespan of the Giant African Millipede is between 7-10 years.

The Taita African Caecilian (Boulengerula taitana) is a burrowing caecilian found in Kenya, especially in montane forests with rich moist soils in the Taita Hills region. It is also called Taita Mountains caecilian or Taita Hills Caecilian. It can be omnivores or detritivores. The Taita African Caecilian has an overall length between 5.9”-14.6” (15-37 cm) and body diameter of .12”-.31” (3-8 mm). The typical lifespan of the Taita African Caecilian is between 1-2 years.

The West African Manatee, known scientifically as Trichechus senegalensis, is the least well-known Trichechus manatee and can live in salt, brackish, or fresh waters along the western coast of Africa. The West African Manatee prefers calm waters and can usually be found grazing on sea grass. West African Manatees have a total length between 10’-13’ (3-4 m), body height of 2.1’-2.8’ (65-85 cm), and width of 2.8’-3.6’ (85-110 cm). The typical weight of the West African Manatee is in the range of 794-1,653 lb (360-750 kg). West African Manatee have lifespans between 20-30 years.

Lions are large felines with compact and powerful bodies for hunting. Characterized by their yellow-gold coats and prominent manes (on males), lions are the world’s most social cats and live in communities called prides. Lions inhabit a range of habitats from open plains, to savannas, and forests. The average Lion has an overall height of 44"-50" (1.1-1.3 m), withers height of 34"-40" (.9-1.0 m), and body length of 54"-78" (1.4-2 m). A typical Lion weighs between 270-420 lb (120-190 kg) and has a lifespan of roughly 10-15 years (wild), 30 (captivity).

African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta Cyclotis) originates from humid rainforests and the Congo Basin in West Africa. It is the smallest of the three species of living elephants to a height of 2.4 meters. Both sexes of the African Forest Elephant have straight down-pointing tusks. African Forest Elephants have a typical shoulder height between 5.92’-9.83’ (1.8-3 m), body length of 7.22’-12.13’ (2.2-3.7 m), and width of 2.82’-4.59’ (.86-1.4 m). The typical weight of the African Forest Elephant is in the range of 8,818-13,889 lb (4,000-6,300 kg). African Forest Elephants have lifespans between 60-70 years.

The Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica) is a large land snail that has been a significant cause in pest issues around the world. As a voracious feeder, the Giant African Snail eats a wide range of plant material, and it is a vector for plant pathogens which causes severe damage to agriculture. Giant African Snails have an overall length between 7.87”-11.81” (20-30 cm), width from 3.54”-4.72” (9-12 cm), overall height of 3.46”-5.12” (8.8-13 cm), and weight in the range of .44-1 lb (.2-.45 kg). Their shell length is commonly between 5.9”-8” (15-20.3 cm) with a height of 2.75”-3.94” (7-10 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant African Snail is 5-9 years.

The African dwarf frog, Hymenochirus, is an aquatic frog native to Equatorial Africa. It is often mistaken for the African clawed frog, a frog in the same family of similar appearance. The African dwarf frog is also known as the dwarf clawed frog. The African Dwarf Frog has an overall length between 2”-3” (5.1-7.6 cm), body width of .83”-1.34” (2.1-3.4 cm), sitting height of roughly .67”-1.02” (1.7-2.6 cm), and weight between .05-.07 oz (1.5-2 g). The typical lifespan of the African Dwarf Frog is between 8-15 years.

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The North African Elephant Shrew (Petrosaltator rozeti) has a rodent-like appearance coming of its small body, long tail, and large ears. It is light and covered in yellowish-brown to pale sandy-pink fur and a white underside. Like other elephant shrews, the snout is long and flexible. The North African Elephant Shrew has a body length in the range of 4.3”-5.1” (11-13 cm) and total weight of 1.4-1.9 oz (40-55 g). The North African Elephant Shrew has a rough standing height between 3.3”-4.1” (8.5-10.5 cm), body width of 2.2”-2.75” (5.5-7 cm), and tail length of 5.1”-6.3” (13-16 cm). The typical lifespan of the North African Elephant Shrew is between 1-4 years.

Currently, herds of the West African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis peralta) are found in southwest Niger, unlike before when you could find them occupying areas from Senegal to Lake Chad. Some communities also call it the Niger giraffe or Nigerien giraffe. West African Giraffes have a standing height between 16’-19’ (4.9-5.8 m), overall body length from 13.5’-16.1’ (4.1-4.9 m), and body width of 2.8’-3.4’ (.85-1.05 m). The weight of a West African Giraffe is between 1,764-2,866 lb (800-1,300 kg). West African Giraffes have a typical lifespan of 10-25 years.

The Four-Toed Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris), also known as the African Pygmy Hedgehog, is a small mammal with a long snout, short spines on their back, and an underside that is covered in soft white or brown fur. It has an oval shaped body covered in spines that are used as protection. Four-Toed Hedgehogs have a shoulder height of 2.6”-4” (6.6-10.2 cm), body length between 6”-9” (15.2-22.9 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .9-1.3 lb (400-600 g). The tail of the Four-Toed Hedgehog is 1-1.5” (2.5-3.8 cm) in length. Four-Toed Hedgehogs have a typical lifespan of 2-4 years in the wild and up to 6-10 years when raised in captivity as a pet.

Among the largest golden mole found in Africa, specifically, South Africa is the Giant Golden Mole (Chrysospalax trevelyani). The small mammal is easy to identify because of the lack of external ears and tail, eyes covered by skin or hair, wedged-shaped head, leather pad, powerful limbs, and claws. The Giant Golden Mole has a body length in the range of 7.9”-9.4” (20-24 cm) and total weight of .9-1.2 lb (410-540 g). The Giant Golden Mole has a rough standing height between 3.1”-3.9” (8-10 cm) and body width of 3”-3.5” (7.5-9 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Golden Mole is between 3-4 years.

Listed as the most wanted lost species, the Somali Elephant Shrew (Galegeeska revoilii) is endemic to Somalia. Even so, it has also been spotted in other Horn of Africa countries like Ethiopia and Djibouti. It is also called Somali sengi. The Somali elephant shrew keeps lifelong partners. The Somali Elephant Shrew has a body length in the range of 6.7”-12.2” (17-31 cm) and total weight of .9-2.1 oz (25-60 g). The Somali Elephant Shrew has a rough standing height between 3.1”-5.9” (8-15 cm), body width of 2.6”-4.5” (6.5-11.5 cm), and tail length of 7.1”-13” (18-33 cm). The typical lifespan of the Somali Elephant Shrew is between 1-4 years.

The porcine snout, long nose, sharp claws, and powerful legs make the Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) excel well in digging burrows for its nest and open termite mounds. It is native to Africa, nocturnal, with a good sense of smell. The Aardvark has a stocky body, a short tail, and pinkish-gray skin. The Aardvark has a body length in the range of 41.3”-51.2” (105-130 cm) and total weight of 88-176 lb (40-80 kg). The Aardvark has a rough standing height between 23.6”-29.9” (60-76 cm), body width of 11”-13.4” (28-34 cm), and tail length of 17.7”-27.6” (45-70 cm). The typical lifespan of the Aardvark is between 15-30 years.

A relatively common animal in South Africa is the Cape Elephant Shrew (Elephantulus edwardii) preferring rocky areas. It is insectivorous and also a good pollinator as it uses its slender tongue to feed on insects or propagate nectar lily. It is also called the Cape rock sengi. The Cape Elephant Shrew has a body length in the range of 8.7”-11.4” (22-29 cm) and total weight of 1.4-2.9 oz (40-83 g). The Cape Elephant Shrew has a rough standing height between 5.9”-7.7” (15-19.5 cm), body width of 4.3”-5.7” (11-14.5 cm), and tail length of 8.7”-10.2” (22-26 cm). The typical lifespan of the Cape Elephant Shrew is between 2-6 years.

The Cape Golden Mole (Chrysochloris asiatica) habitat is diverse. It can be moist soil with mixed clay or just sandy. It is endemic to the southwestern regions of South Africa. The Cape golden mole is a solitary mammal that feeds on soil invertebrates with a dense coat of silky fur. The Cape Golden Mole has a body length in the range of 3.9”-4.7” (10-12 cm) and total weight of .9-1.7 oz (25-47 g). The Cape Golden Mole has a rough standing height between 1.6”-2” (4-5 cm) and body width of 1.6”-2” (4-5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Cape Golden Mole is between 3-4 years.

The dense forest of East Africa and lowlands montane are the best places to see the Black & Rufous Elephant Shrew (Rhynchocyon petersi). It is multi-colored, with the front half reddish-brown and the back half black. Its hind limbs are longer than its forelimbs, making it agile. The Black & Rufous Elephant Shrew has a body length in the range of 9.1”-11.8” (23-30 cm ) and total weight of 1-1.54 lb (450-700 g). The Black & Rufous Elephant Shrew has a rough standing height between 5.7”-7.5” (14.5-19 cm), body width of 3.3”-4.5” (8.5-11.5 cm), and tail length of 9.1”-9.8” (23-25 cm). The typical lifespan of the Black & Rufous Elephant Shrew is between 4-5 years.

The Giant Otter Shrew (Potamogale velox) possesses both features of a shrew and an otter. The face is flat with stiff whiskers and a muscular tail. You can find it in the aquatic environments of Central and East Africa. It is nocturnal and carnivorous, feeding mainly on aquatic animals. The Giant Otter Shrew has a body length in the range of 10.6”-13.8” (27-35 cm) and total weight of .88-1.72 lb (400-780 g). The Giant Otter Shrew has a rough standing height between 3.3”-4.3” (8.5-11 cm), body width of 2.75”-3.7” (7-9.5 cm), and tail length of 9.1”-11.4” (23-29 cm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Otter Shrew is between 3-5 years.

The African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is regionally located in Southern and Eastern Africa. Commonly names Cape Buffalo, they are part of a large sub-Saharan African bovine family. The distinctive feature of the adult African Buffalo is the horns: they have fused bases and a continuous bone shield. Cape Buffalos have a shoulder height between 55.1”-68.9” (140-175 cm), body length from 96”-118” (245-300 cm), standing height of roughly 60.2”-73.6” (153-187 cm), and a body width of 32.7”-38.6” (83-98 cm). The horns of a Cape Buffalo are between 36”-67” (91.4-170.2 cm). Weights of Cape Buffalo vary between males and females with males weighing between 1433-1918 lb (650-870 kg) and females from 1213-1543 lb (550-700 kg). Cape Buffalos have a typical lifespan of 20-23 years in the wild and 23-29 years in captivity.