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Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) Common throughout Namibia. Frequents dense bush and open woodland. Size - Males 250kg. Females 180kg. Shoulder height 140cm. Age - 7-15 years Huntable |
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Eland (Tauratragus oryx) Occurs in savanna, forests and open plains. Size : 500-700kg. Shoulder height 150-190cm. Age : 15-25 years Protected |
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Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) Seen in open grassland and desert regions. Size - 230kg. Shoulder height 120cm. Age : 18-22 years. Huntable |
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Roan Antelope (Hippotragus
equinus) Frequents well grassed and wooded savanna near permanent water Size - 240kg. Shoulder height 140cm. Age : 18-19 years. Endangered |
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Sable Antelope (Hippotragus
niger) Found in open woodland, well grassed with water Size - 230kg. Shoulder height 135cm. Age : 16-18 years. Protected |
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Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus
buselaphus) Frequents grassy plains in dry areas. Size - 140kg. Shoulder height 125cm. Age : 11-19 years. Protected |
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Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) Common in dry, open grassland, semi-desert scrub and pans with short grass. Size - 40kg. Shoulder height 70cm. Age - 10 plus years Huntable |
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Black-faced Impala (Aepyceros melampus petersi) Found in dense woodland near waterholes. Size - Males 63kg. Females 50kg. Shoulder height 90cm. Age : 8-13 years. Conserved |
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Impala (Aepyceros melampus) Generally found in open bushveld with adequate water Size : Male 50-70kg. Female 40kg. Shoulder height 90cm. Age : 9-15 years Conserved |
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Steenbok (Raphicerus
campestris) Prefers areas with short grass and scattered shrub. Size : 11kg. Shoulder height 52cm. Age : 6 - 12 years Protected |
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Damara Dik-dik (Madoqua
kirkii) Seeks dense woodland with thick scrub and hard ground. Size - 5kg. Shoulder height 38cm. Age : 10 years Protected |
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Burchell's [Plains] Zebra
(Equus burchelli) Favours open country near water. Size - 300kg. Shoulder height 130cm. Age : 20-40 years. Conserved |
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Hartmann's [Mountain] Zebra
(Equus zebra hartmannae) Occurs in mountainous areas Size : 250-350kg. Shoulder height 150cm. Age : 20-40 years. Conserved |
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Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes
taurinus) Open grasslands where shade and water are readily available. Size : 250kg. Shoulder height 150cm. Age : 18-20 years. Protected |
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Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Found on the open plains at night and in the shade during daytime. Size : Males 600-800kg. Females 550kg. Shoulder height 140cm. Age : 20-26 years Huntable |
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Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) Prefers open scrub with trees and shrubs for browsing. Size - 1000kg. Shoulder height 3m. Age : 28 years. Conserved |
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Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Found in woodland savanna and in the arid Damara and Kaoko regions. Size - Males up to 6000kg. Females 4000-5000kg. Shoulder height 3m. Age : 60-80 years. Conserved |
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Warthog (Phacoecerus
aethiopicus) Occurs in light woodland and open grassland. Size - Males 100kg. Females 60kg. Shoulder height 70cm. Age : 18 years Conserved |
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Hook-lipped (Black) Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornus bicornus) Occurs where there are shrubs and trees for browsing and dense thickets for resting. Size - 1000kg. Shoulder height 160cm Age : 40 years Endangered |
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Square-lipped (White) Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) Found in open grass- and wood-lands with thickets. Size - Male 2300kg. Female 1600kg. Shoulder height 180cm. Age : 40 years Conserved |
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Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) Occurs where there is permanent water near grasslands. Size : Males 1500-2000kg. Females 1300-1600kg. Shoulder height 140cm. Age : 40-50 years Conserved |
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Lion (Panthera leo) Found throughout Namibia Size : Males 200kg. Females 125kg. Shoulder height 120cm. Age : 15-30 years. Protected |
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Leopard (Panthera pardus) Found throughout Namibia Size : 60-80kg. Shoulder height 70cm. Age : 21 years Protected |
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Found in open woodlands and plains. Size : 40-60kg. Shoulder height 80cm. Age : 16 years Protected |
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Spotted Hyena (Crocuta
crocuta) Occurs in open plains, woodlands and desert scrub. Size : 64-75kg. Shoulder height 80cm Age : 40 years |
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Brown Hyena (Hyaena
brunnea) Found in the arid coastal areas and the Kalahari Size : Males 47kg. Females 42kg. Shoulder height 80cm. Age : 13-20 years. Protected |
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Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) Occurs only where harvester termites are present, as this is its staple food Size : 8kg. Shoulder height 50cm. Age : 13 years. Protected |
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Cape fox (Vulpes chama) Occurs throughout Namibia except the coastal regions Size : 2,5-4kg. Shoulder height 30cm. Age : Unknown. Protected |
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Black-backed Jackal (Canis
mesomelas) Prefers open grasslands, but also found at the coast Size : 8kg. Shoulder height 38cm. Age : 10-14 years. Common |
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Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon
megalotis) Found in open plains Size : 4kg. Shoulder height 30cm. Age : 6 years. Protected |
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Caracal [Lynx] (Felis
caracal damarensis) Found throughout the country, excepting the Namib Desert Size : 15kg. Shoulder height 45cm. Age : 17 years. Protected |
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African Wild Cat (Felis
lybica) Found throughout the country where dense bush and grass provides cover Size : 2,5-6kg. Shoulder height 35cm. Age : 12-15 years. Common |
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Honey Badger (Mellivora
capensis) Found throughout the country, excepting the Namib Desert Size : 10kg. Shoulder height 26cm. Age : 20-24 years. Protected |
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Ground Squirrel (Xerus
inaurus) Found in open, flat areas Size : 650g. Length 40-50cm. Age : 6 years. Common |
