Species Name: Impala Scientific Name: Aepyceros melampus Weight: Male – 60kg Female – 40kg Height: 900mm General habitat: Woodland savannahs Diet: Mixed feeders; pods, seeds, leaves and grass Gestastion: 6-7 months Lifespan: 12 years Impalas are undoubtably the most common mammal that you will get to view during your stay with us at Sabi Sabi…. [Read More]
Klipspringer
Species name: Klipspringer Scientific Name: Oreotragus oreotragus Weight: Male: 8-11 kg – Female: 12-14 kg Shoulder Height: Male: 49-52 cm – Female: 50-54 cm General Habitat: Rocky outcrops, cliff faces and surrounding areas, from sea level to mountainous areas. Diet: Predominantly browsers but will occasionally consume grass and small forbs. The Klipspringer is a very small antelope that… [Read More]
Saddle-billed Stork
Species name: Saddle-billed Stork Scientific name: Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis Weight: Male: ±7 kg – Female: ±5 kg Shoulder Height: Male: ±150 cm – Female: ±150 cm Wingspan: ±250 – 275 cm General Habitat: Vast open spaces along wetlands/water bodies Diet: Fish species, fresh water crabs, frog species as well as other small birds and reptiles. Sabi Sabi… [Read More]
African Wild Cat
Species name: African Wild Cat Scientific Name: Felis silvestris lybica Weight: Male: 3.5 – 6kg Female: 2.5 – 5.5kg Shoulder Height: Male: 35cm – Female: 35cm General Habitat: They are widespread but are usually found in areas with tall grass. Diet: Carnivorous. They will eat rodents, frogs, insects, birds up to the size of guineafowls, and other… [Read More]