The national animal of South Africa is springbok. The scientific name for springbok is Antidorcas marsupialis. Springbok is a medium sized antelope found mainly in South Western Africa. Springbok Facts: Springbok appearance: Springbok can attain 59 to 77 inches in length and can weigh between 66 to 105 pounds. The females are marginally small. Springbok is covered […]
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Fennec Fox: The National Animal of Algeria
The national animal of Algeria is Fennec fox. The Binomial Nomenclature for Fennec fox is Vulpes Zerda. The most astonishing thing is that the Fennec fox is actually the world’s smallest fox, just 8 inches tall and weighing between 1.5 – 3 pounds. Fun facts about the Fennec fox: Nocturnal Habit – Fennec Fox: Just like […]