Coke's Hartebeest
Hartebeest are large grassland antelopes found in open savanna habitat in much of Africa. The Coke's subspecies also goes by the name Kongoni.
Topi
Another large antelope, similar to hartebeest, but with dark markings and horns that are nearly straight. Distinct hump on the back above shoulders.
Thompson's Gazelle
Small and fast-running antelope of the African Savanna. Bold black lateral stripe.
Grant's Gazelle
Similar to Thompson's. Horns are stout at base, more strongly ringed and 's' curved. Lacks black lateral stripe.
Dik-Dik
Small, dog-sized antelope inhabits dense brush or open woodland. Short, straight horns.
Reedbuck
Medium-sized antelope with brown coat and males with horns about 30 cm long. Frequents wet areas.
Impala
Elegant antelope with long, spiraled horns on the males. Coat is reddish brown. Smaller than the eland but larger than gazelles.
Wildebeest
Iconic migratory ungulate of Serengeti also includes non-migratory populations. Broad, muscular shoulders contrast with small hind quarters.
Waterbuck
This antelope often forages in wet areas with standing water. The females lack horns.
Bushbuck
Medium-sized antelope that prefer habitat adjacent to woodlands or among scattered shrubs.
Common Eland
This is the largest and heaviest antelope in Kenya. The horns are straight with a distinct spiral. Several pale stripes might be visible on the flanks.
Maasai Giraffe
Giraffe are iconic animals of the African Savanna! The tallest land animal and the largest ruminant.
Cape Buffalo
Powerful bovine of African savannas. Strong horns fused across the brow.
Warthog
Large gray pig with thin hair, but longer mane along back, and well developed tusks. Tail extends up when the animal is running.
African Elephant
The largest living land mammal. Thrilling!
Black Rhinoceros
Second largest land mammal in Kenya. The upper lip is triangular and prehensile - able to grasp food.
Common Hippopotomus
Exceptionally large herbivores that spend a great deal of time in water.
Burchell's Zebra
The common zebra over much of Kenya and East Africa. Unmistakable with their bold black and white banding.
African Lion
Largest cat on the African continent.
Serval
A slender, medium-sized cat with pattern of dark spots and short stripes. Common, but often hidden.
Sike's Monkey
Large white patch on chest and throat of this robust monkey. Much of coat is dark gray with silvery hairs mixed in.
Black-and-White Colobus
Fringe of white around the face, across the shoulders, down lateral edges of the back and at tail tip. Remainder of coat is black.
Debrazza's Monkey
Substantial tail and a distinct white beard and facial pattern. There is also a tuft of bright white on the tail end. Rufous crescent on the forehead.
Red-tailed Monkey
Distal third of big tail is red-brown. There are bright white patches on cheeks and nose. Western Kenya.
Vervet Monkey
Grayish monkey with long tail and nearly black face. A fringe of white hair makes the face stand out.
Olive Baboon
These large, mostly terrestrial, sometimes aggressive monkeys are always on the lookout for a lunch and will be glad to grab yours.
Woodland Mouse
Who knows how many species of mouse exist in Kenya. This one was out at night in a woodland.
Epauletted Fruit Bat
Large bats roosting under tree leaves or building eaves. Dog-like face and white patches in front of ears.
Insectivorous Bat
Many, many species of smaller bats feed on flying insects at night using echolocation.