African Wildlife Species

Ostrich – Primer on a Unique, Endangered Species

Jun 7, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, conservation, Nikela Volunteer, ostrich Tagged: African Wildlife Species, K. Fay, Ostrich

This month we spotlight the Ostrich, with all the key facts you should know I was captivated with how unique The Ostrich (Struthio Camelus) is from other birds. They have two toes instead of three or four, they can weigh over 300 pounds and reach heights of 9 feet. Their eyes can be up to two inches across which gives them a huge advantage to see predators from far distances. Unlike other birds they typically travel during mating season or unusually rainless months with grazing animals like zebra and antelope. Ostrich are the largest/fastest of the bird species and the fastest…

An Introduction to African Animals, Endangered or Otherwise Under Pressure

Feb 16, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, Human Wildlife Conflict, Raptors, Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: African Wildlife Species, Bearded Vulture, Chester Davis, endangered, Gemsbok, hartebeest, Nikela volunteer, pangolin, rhino, threatened, Vervet monkeys

African animals and birds facts and information about endangered species and others under threat. Nikela is an all-volunteer organization working with the men and women who protect and save numerous African animal species. As part of that mission, Nikela presents information on a number of species, some critically endangered and under much lesser threats. African Animals and Birds You can find a table that summarizes information on 21 African animal species, so far. Not all of the species are endangered but some are. The table lists conservation status, name, location, natural habitat, and why they are endangered. Habitat loss is…