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Animals to see on an African wildlife safari

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Embarking on an African wildlife safari offers a thrilling opportunity to witness some of the world’s most magnificent creatures in their natural habitats. From the iconic Big Five to lesser-known mammals and reptiles, Africa is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. Here’s a detailed guide to the animals you can expect to encounter during your adventure.

1. The Big Five

African Lion

Description: The majestic apex predator, recognized for its impressive mane and intricate pride dynamics.

Habitat: Grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Best Locations:

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Known for large lion populations and dramatic hunts.

Serengeti, Tanzania: Famous for the Great Migration and lion sightings.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Offers diverse habitats and abundant lions.

African Elephant

Description: The largest land mammal, celebrated for its intelligence and complex social structures.

Habitat: Savannas, forests, and grasslands.

Best Locations:

Chobe National Park, Botswana: Home to one of the largest elephant populations.

Amboseli National Park, Kenya: Stunning views of elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro.

Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa: A significant population of elephants resides here.

African Leopard

Description: A solitary and elusive big cat, known for its striking rosette-patterned coat.

Habitat: Woodlands, savannas, and mountainous regions.

Best Locations:

Kruger National Park, South Africa: High leopard density and excellent viewing opportunities.

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Great chances to see leopards resting in trees.

Serengeti, Tanzania: Known for both leopards and the Great Migration.

Cape Buffalo

Description: A large and powerful herbivore, recognized for its unpredictable behavior.

Habitat: Grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands.

Best Locations:

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Home to significant buffalo herds.

Serengeti, Tanzania: Part of the Great Migration.

Chobe National Park, Botswana: Large herds along the Chobe River.

Rhinoceros

Description: Thick-skinned herbivores; critically endangered species include black and white rhinos.

Habitat: Grasslands and savannas.

Best Locations:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya: A sanctuary for both species.

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa: Known for successful rhino conservation efforts.

Etosha National Park, Namibia: Home to both black and white rhinos.

2. Other Notable Carnivores

Cheetah

Description: The fastest land mammal, known for its speed and unique hunting strategies.

Habitat: Open savannas and grasslands.

Best Locations:

Serengeti, Tanzania: Ideal for sightings during the day.

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Renowned for cheetah research and conservation.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Offers diverse habitats for cheetahs.

Spotted Hyena

Description: Social scavengers noted for their intelligence and vocalizations.

Habitat: Grasslands and savannas.

Best Locations:

Serengeti, Tanzania: Large clans and active hunts.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: High sightings near waterholes.

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Known for hyena dens and social interactions.

African Wild Dog

Description: Highly social pack animals with unique hunting strategies.

Habitat: Savannas and open woodlands.

Best Locations:

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe: Known for successful packs.

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania: Large populations and good visibility.

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe: Renowned for wild dog sightings.

Jackal

Description: Small canids recognized for their scavenging and hunting abilities.

Habitat: Open grasslands and savannas.

Best Locations:

Serengeti, Tanzania: Commonly seen around carcasses.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Often spotted during night drives.

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Frequently seen in the plains.

Caracal

Description: A medium-sized wild cat known for agility and tufted ears.

Habitat: Savannas and scrublands.

Best Locations:

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa: Known for its elusive nature.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Occasional sightings in the bush.

Etosha National Park, Namibia: Rare but possible sightings.

3. Herbivores

Giraffe

Description: The tallest land animals, known for their long necks and unique feeding habits.

Habitat: Open savannas and woodlands.

Best Locations:

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Often seen browsing on acacia trees.

Serengeti, Tanzania: Commonly found in wooded areas.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: High visibility in the park.

Zebra

Description: Striped herbivores that live in large herds, noted for their social behavior.

Species: Includes Plains, Grevy's, and Mountain zebras.

Best Locations:

Serengeti, Tanzania: Integral to the Great Migration.

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Large herds in open grasslands.

Etosha National Park, Namibia: Commonly seen throughout the park.

Kudu

Description: Large antelopes distinguished by impressive twisted horns and graceful movements.

Habitat: Woodlands and bushy savannas.

Best Locations:

Kruger National Park, South Africa: High density in wooded areas.

Etosha National Park, Namibia: Frequently seen near waterholes.

Zambia: South Luangwa National Park is known for kudu sightings.

Hippopotamus

Description: Large semi-aquatic mammals recognized for their aggressive nature and massive mouths.

Habitat: Rivers and lakes.

Best Locations:

Kazinga Channel, Uganda: High concentrations of hippos.

Luangwa River, Zambia: Commonly seen in the water.

Okavango Delta, Botswana: Often spotted in channels and lagoons.

Warthog

Description: Medium-sized wild pigs recognized by their distinctive tusks and facial growths.

Habitat: Grasslands and savannas.

Best Locations:

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Frequently seen in open areas.

Maasai Mara, Kenya: Commonly spotted grazing near water.

Chobe National Park, Botswana: Often seen in grasslands.

4. Smaller Mammals

Meerkat

Description: Small, social mammals known for their upright stances and cooperative behavior.

Habitat: Semi-arid regions.

Best Locations:

Kalahari Desert, Botswana: Famous for large colonies.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Occasionally seen in the wild.

Dwarf Mongoose

Description: The smallest mongoose species, often spotted in family groups.

Habitat: Grasslands and scrublands.

Best Locations:

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Commonly visible near burrows.

Serengeti, Tanzania: Frequently foraging for insects.

Bushbaby

Description: Nocturnal primates known for their large eyes and agility.

Habitat: Forests and savannas.

Best Locations:

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Can be seen on night drives.

Madagascar: Various species in the forests.

5. Reptiles

Nile Crocodile

Description: Africa's largest crocodile, known for its powerful jaws and adaptability.

Habitat: Rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Best Locations:

Okavango Delta, Botswana: Frequently seen near water.

Murchison Falls, Uganda: Commonly basking on banks.

Agama Lizard

Description: Colorful lizards often found basking on rocks.

Habitat: Rocky areas and savannas.

Best Locations:

Serengeti, Tanzania: Commonly seen on rocks.

Kruger National Park, South Africa: Frequently spotted in sunny areas.

Monitor Lizard

Description: Large lizards known for their hunting skills.

Habitat: Wetlands and rocky areas.

Best Locations:

Okavango Delta, Botswana: Often found near water.

Zambezi River: Frequently spotted hunting along the banks.

Africa's wildlife is as diverse as its landscapes. Whether you’re tracking the Big Five or marveling at the subtle beauty of smaller mammals and reptiles, every safari is a unique adventure waiting to unfold. When planning your trip, consider the best locations and times to visit these incredible animals to make the most of your experience.

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"An Unlikely Ally"

Wakko: " Oh, we thought you guys didn't know how, Plotz. "

Whether it's incessant cooperate meddling, poor business choices from certain CEO's, unfair treatment to workers, to various shows and movies being removed or prevented from being seen by the general public, certain situations like this will spark a call to action, and a demand for change.

Such actions can draw a crowd of both people in and outside the industry, and sometimes people you would least expect.

With the Animation Guild negotiations underway, I thought this would be a neat idea to do! I normally don't do socio-political stuff like this that often, so don't expect this to be a regular feature, but as someone who appreciates cartoons and the work that goes into them, I felt compelled to make this exception!

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The Bugs Bunny Film Festival (1998)

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Coincidentally I was working on this when I heard the news that IT'S COMING BABY

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Wile E. Coyote - Hare-Breadth Hurry animation cel (1963)

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I decided to design some secondary characters for my headcanon:

Penny: A descendant of Petunia. She is a friend of Lexy and works in a position close to the city's mayor, an unofficial ally to the team.

Cadet Pink: The good version of Porky's descendant, different from the one that appeared in the show. His origin is similar, a childhood friend of Danger who now serves in the Acmetropolis police department.

Cage E. Coyote: Since we already met Rev's parents, I thought it would be interesting to introduce Tech's father. He is a mechanic who works in the desert on the outskirts of the city. I found it interesting to make him the complete opposite of Rev's parents. He gets along well with the team and his son, even though they don’t always understand each other.

Rip: I would definitely use him more in other episodes. I think he would spend a lot of time with the team.

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I realized that I never posted the whiteboard art I made so here it is!

There’s also these doodles from roughly a year ago. Don’t believe The Narrators lies, he doesn’t want to admit he can’t improve his eyesight by upgrading his form.

I drew the selkie narrator a while back after revisiting LooneyLlama’s Stannarrator fic “Ballroom Dance on a Wave in the Ocean”. I think it’s a really sweet fic for anyone who wants a selkie fic without having the romance based on the deception and entrapment that is common in other selkie stories.

The arm rest doodle is based on this post by @ghostremnant.

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I heard this sound on TikTok and had a vision and a deep compulsion to make this.

As the first TikTok I have ever dared to make and post, I had fun.

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Listen to your toons, warners!

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Rough character design I made of Wile E. Coyote in his War Boys costume, for the “Mad Max” sequence of “Space Jam 2,” 2021.