Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)

Rock Hyrax

The Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis) grows to be about 45 to 60 cm in length and weighs between 2.5 and 4.5 kg, males being approximately 10% heavier than females. Their fur is thick and grey-brown colour, although this varies strongly between different environments; from dark brown in wetter habitats, to light grey in desert living individuals. …..read the article….. Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis)

Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri)

Raucous Toad

The Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri) grows to about 10 to 11.5 cm in length. This large toad is stout with a blunt head and squared appearance. The skin is rough and dry with wart-like glandular elevations on the upper side and includes a pair of large and distinctive parotid glands on the neck. …..read the article….. Raucous Toad (Amietophrynus rangeri)

African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

African Penguin

The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Black-footed Penguin or Jackass Penguin, grows to be about 60 to 70 cm in length and can weigh between 2.1 and 3.6 kg. They are black on top and white below with a black stripe and black spots on the chest. The black spots are unique for every penguin. Some birds may have a double black bar on the throat and chest which makes it virtually impossible to distinguish it from the Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus). …..read the article….. African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)