Practically everyone has seen or heard of Africa’s Big 5 but what many people don’t know is that Africa also has a “Little 5”. These are the elephant shrew, ant lion, buffalo weaver, rhinoceros beetle and leopard tortoise. …
Category: African Wildlife
The Taming of Africa’s Racy Elephant Shrew
Meet Africa’s adorable elephant shrew – native to more than six African countries, including South Africa, the elephant shrew or ‘sengi’ is closely related, by virtue of its DNA, to elephants. …
Christopher “Colobus” Hanging About in Africa
Practically all first time and returning visitors to Africa want to go on safari to see the Big 5. Who wouldn’t? However, there are some lesser-known creatures that are just as interesting. Take for instance the Colobus monkey. …