13 African Animals You Probably Never Heard Of

Africa is well known for its thriving and endangered wildlife. Among the continent's best-known endemic animals are lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and rhinos; however, species diversity goes far beyond that.

According to experts, there are more than 1, 000 mammals and 2, 000 birds spread over extensive areas of savannah and rainforests - some even not even cataloged by scientists. Here are some examples of the continent's biodiversity.

1. Clog nipple

2. Giraffe Gazelle

3. Plains-streaked Treque

4. Pangolin

5. Elephant Shrew

6. Tree Viper

7. Smaug giganteus

8. Lilac-breasted Roller

9. Graphiurus ocularis

10. African Toenail Frog

11. Ankole-Watusi

12. Eastern Crowned Crane

13. Blue Dragon

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