List of Big and Small Mammals in Kenya
Learn about Kenya large Mammals on this page. Do you need guide about Kenya wild animals? It’s on record that no country in Africa where one can see wildlife better than Kenya. On this site we shall guide you about all categories of wildlife and birdlife in Kenya.Learn More
Despite their massive size they are entirely vegetarian eating a wide variety of foods including grass, leaves, shoots, flowers, bark and a variety of cultivated plants (maize, bananas, mangoes, sweet potatoes etc). Learn More
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Kenya Black and White Rhinoceroses , Kenya has two species of Rhinoceros, the Black Rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis, and the White Rhinoceros, Ceratotherium simum. The two can be distinguished by the mouth, which has a prehensile upper lip in the Black and a very wide upper lip in the White. Also the White Rhinoceros has a large hump at the top of the neck behind its head. Learn More
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Kenya Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, is a massive, moody and very dangerous animal. Their main diet is grass but at certain times leaves and buds may make up the greater part of their intake. Learn More
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The Kenya Cape Hare , Lepus capensis, is primarily vegetarian but also occasionally eats mice. Learn More
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The Kenya Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, is a well-known animal that most people will recognize instantly. Learn More
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The Kenya Warthog , Phacochoerus aethiopicus, is my personal favourite Kenyan mammal. I have no idea why this should be since I will admit that they are ugly, scruffy and not particularly appealing to most people ,,,,,,,. but then I also love Giant Forest Hogs! Learn More
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The Kenya White-toothed Shrew is the most common in Africa. They are members the genus Crocidura and there are 103 different species - some of which are so new that they have yet to be named! Learn More
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The Kenya Yellow-winged Bat Lavia frons is found in forests and open country and is common in Kenya where it can be seen roosting in Acacia trees. Learn More
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Kenya skinks are a wide variety of lizards in Kenya many of which are active by day and can be seen patrolling their territory. The skink is a rather attractive animal with its shiny, almost metallic looking scales. It is often found basking on rocks or walls.Learn More
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The Kenya Rock Hyrax , Heterohyrax brucie, also known as Bruce's Dassie is a small hoofed mammal which lives in colonies among rocks and boulders, sometimes (as in the Lake Baringo region) they live in the basalt cliffs providing Verreaux's Eagle with its main Learn More
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