A common sight in coastal regions throughout the Northern Hemisphere

Unlike the black mamba, the deadliest snake in Africa, it is less aggressive and more likely to retreat when threatened

Loud birds with a distinct three-note whistling sound

One of the easiest birds of prey to identify from a distance

Known for their vibrant colors, which can change rapidly in response to their environment, mood, or social interactions

Spend most of their time lurking in the thick reeds and grasses, only venturing out when they absolutely have to

Amazing flyers — they can even drink water while they’re flying!

A bat with a face that looks like it belongs on a comic superhero!

It’s a frog, but it doesn’t look like the typical frogs we think of!

Instead of a bony shell, it has a flat, leathery covering that helps it glide smoothly through the water

Most common and widely distributed swallow globally

Have been observed remembering the locations of their impaled prey and even using tools to help them catch food

A bird as big as a crow but with feathers that shimmer an unbelievable shade of blue

Covered in tough, overlapping scales made of keratin — the same material human fingernails are made from

Underneath this colorful beak, there’s a hidden surprise – a built-in net for scooping up a delicious lunch!

The biggest of all the hammerhead sharks, with a massive head that looks like a giant, flat hammer

Popular food fish, prized for its mild flavor and firm texture

A champion swimmer and a social butterfly of the warm seas

They bob their heads up and down as they fly, which is actually how they earned the nickname “Noddy”

Known for their acrobatic leaps, twisting and turning gracefully as they jump completely out of the water

Often seen riding the bow waves of boats or performing acrobatic leaps out of the water

Often seen as a symbol of strength, freedom, and keen vision in many African communities

With its striking appearance and distinctive call, it is often referred to as the “voice of Africa”

Itd name means “tree snake” in Afrikaans and Dutch, a fitting description of its arboreal lifestyle

Notoriously grumpy, always putting on a dramatic hissy fit when approached

During breeding, they transform with elegant white plumage, adorned by decorative plumes on the head, neck, and back

They were commonly depicted in art from ancient Egypt

Exhibit powerful flight, with distinctive slow wing beats and an extended neck, defining features during their aerial movements

Holds cultural symbolism in some societies, representing good luck

Adaptable raptor known for its hovering hunting technique and striking appearance

They eat almost anything that comes their way – you name it, they’ll try to snack on it!

Speed and power embodied, they rule the seas with their sleek bodies and jaw-dropping leaping prowess

Majestic giants of the sea, they peacefully glide through the ocean with mouths agape, filtering the waters for sustenance

Opportunistic predators of the open ocean, their aggressive and persistent feeding behaviour strikes fear into the hearts of their prey

Fearless and formidable, these aggressive predators command respect in the waters they roam

Gentle giants of the sea, with mouths wide open to filter the ocean’s bounty

Majestic ocean predators, embodying power, speed, and precision in their pursuit of prey

85% successful kills! Yet irreversibly waning, it is among the most endangered canids in Africa

Most diverse species of a gorilla; inhabits midwest Africa

Disappearing graceful shadows, this tree-climber is on the way to extinction

They hold their food tightly and closely to their bodies while feeding, preventing the food from being stolen by other bats

1.6 ton (1.5 tonne) + 48 km/h (30 mph) = what do you think?

African darters or ‘snakebirds’ are expert underwater fishermen equipped with stealth, diving skills, and a spear-like bill

An impressively acrobatic bird that can catch flying fish mid-jump

The most cosmopolitan of owls with home ranges extending across the globe

Pinked patched endanger penguin

This species is found in all world oceans except the north Pacific Ocean

These petrels stylishly ride the ocean waves like they own the winds

This cute and small bird is one of the most elite hunters below the water’s surface

The master hunter and the bane of the bees

This bird holds a Guinness book of world records to its name

Professional marine forecasters to optimize breeding success and prey availability

These ocean wanderers can be spotted from a distance showing awe-inspiring aerial tricks

The hammerheads of the bird kingdom

The fossil records suggest that this species has been on this planet for millions of years

These birds seem to have lost their way to the beauty pageant

This large heron is a firm believer in the adage: “Patience is the key to success”

The most numerous wild bird species in the world

Don’t be disappointed if you don’t see a fluffy tail on these birds – it’s a misnomer

Native to Africa, it is the best-known bird of its family, broadly introduced as domesticated species

At the speed of over 321 km/h (200 mph), this bird outraces a Formula1 car

The only member of the genus having wide distribution across Asia and Africa is sociable, unlike other members of its family

Loves trees! Only member of its family breeding in Europe

Their dull mousy-brown color justifies the name pretty well

This Nature’s cleaners are the largest & heaviest living stork

As the name suggests, this whitish stork has a bright red face and a distinctively long yellow bill

The colorful stork of Africa

The folktale bird that brings the babies!

An unrushed flyboy from Africa

This bird taps its feet to imitate rain to make the prey reach the surface

Elegant long-legged wader, common almost worldwide

This bird can give any cross-country runner a run for their money

This bird holds the record of the longest distance flown by any bird in recorded history

Global Warming got nothing on this bird

Looks no less than a renaissance masterpiece

The most elegant of all godwit species

These enthusiastic travelers can be seen almost worldwide in different seasons

Dependable wings and a muscular build. Nope, we aren’t talking about the next Redbull ad campaign

They’re known as ‘old world vultures’ endemic to Africa and the first ones to get a whiff of corpses

The yellow-eyed devil

One of only six land-birds with a cosmopolitan distribution habituating all continents except Antarctica

Dig large subterranean burrows that other animals can hide in during fires, hence preventing wildlife deaths

Inhabiting humid forests in West Africa; they are the smallest of the three elephant species

Living in troops, a real-life example of “All for one, and one for all”

Thought to be the goddess of the sea known as “Maame Water” in many coastal legends of western Africa

Got their common name due to their resemblance to otters and shrews, but not true otters nor shrews

Live in harmony with a parasite causes the deadly Sleeping sickness in humans

Appeared in Egyptian paintings from 300 B.C., it is known as “Pharaoh’s cat” and is considered a holy animal that is housed in temples

Also known as Laughing Hyena, it gets chewed a lot for being cruddy and a good-for-nothing scavenger!

Well known for their ferocity, these fearless little creatures are always ready to take on an entire pride of lions

Owners of the longest legs-for-body-size of all cats are widespread in sub-Saharan savannahs

There is still a lot to learn about this already threatened species

Larger than its jackal relatives and easily distinguishable with white stripes on the sides

One of the most successful African sprinters

Graceful animals with V-shaped horns have royal and aristocratic looks

They are also known as the “black death” or “widowmaker,” which says a lot about them – dangerous!