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Klipspringer Facts: The Antelope That Walks on Its Hooftips The klipspringer walks on the tips of its cylindrical hooves—the equivalent of balancing on four pencil erasers on a vertical rock…

 Dik-Dik Facts Africa: The Smallest Antelope and Its Surprisingly Complex Life The dik-dik weighs less than 7 kilograms. It reaches 40 centimeters at the shoulder. It fits in the space…

Springhare Facts Africa: The Kangaroo-Hopping Rodent of East Africa's Savanna You sweep a spotlight across the open savanna on a night drive. Two orange eyes appear at knee height—too large…

African Pangolin Facts: The World's Most Trafficked Mammal More African pangolins are seized by law enforcement each year than any other mammal. Their unique armor creates both their greatest defense…

Rock Hyrax Facts: The Elephant's Unlikely Closest Relative in East Africa More African pangolins are seized by law enforcement than any other mammal. Their unique scales create both protection and…

Beisa Oryx Facts: The Desert Antelope of Kenya's Dry Northern Frontier Few African antelopes are as striking as the beisa oryx. Its long, straight horns extend proudly from the head,…

Sitatunga of Uganda: The Swamp-Dwelling Antelope of the Albertine Rift The sitatunga is built for water. Its hooves are elongated and splayed — ideal for walking on soft, boggy ground.…

Waterbuck Facts Africa: The Antelope That Lives Where Others Cannot No antelope in East Africa is more tightly tied to permanent water than the waterbuck. It drinks daily and retreats…

Greater Kudu Facts: The Spiral-Horned Ghost of East Africa's Woodland The greater kudu is one of Africa's most striking antelopes. The male carries spiral horns that can twist through three…

Eland Facts Africa: The World's Largest Antelope The eland is the world's largest antelope. A bull can weigh over 900 kilograms — more than many buffalo. Despite this mass, it…