Amazing Animals Kenya

The East African country of Kenya meets up with the Indian Ocean on one side. It borders Tanzania on the southwest, Uganda on the west, South Sudan and Ethiopia to the north, and Somalia to the east.

Official National Animal

East African lion

National Bird of Kenya

Lilac-breasted roller

Native Animals

African buffaloes are a large species of bovine that are native to sub-Saharan Africa. These are among the most dangerous animals in Africa.

African bush elephants are among the most iconic animals in Africa and the largest terrestrial animals.

Black rhinoceroses are a larger species of rhinos native to eastern and southern Africa.

Blue wildebeests are a large species of antelope with a muscular appearance and robust muzzles. They are herbivores feeding on short grasses. They live in large herds and are fast runners.

Cheetahs are a large species of cats native to Africa and central Iran. They are the fastest animals on Earth. These cats gather in 3 types of groups: females and their offspring, solitary males, and all-male groups.Their preferred prey are small and medium-sized mammals such as impalas, springboks, and gazelles that they chase, trip, and bite.

Giraffes are among the iconic animals in Africa. They are the tallest animals on Earth and the largest ruminants. They have distinctive spotted coats.

Grevy’s zebras are the largest species of wild equids in the world. They live in herds and have characteristic black and white stripes. They inhabit semi-arid grasslands and feed on grasses and legumes and browse. Interestingly enough, they can survive up to 5 days without water.

Impalas are a medium-sized antelope species native to eastern and southern Africa. They have long slender horns and are active during the day, Similarly to the cheetah, there are three main groups of impalas: territorial males, bachelor herds, and female herds.

Leopards are a large species of wild cats spread from western to southern Africa and along the eastern coastline of Asia. Their bodies are covered with rosettes. They are very fast runners and can easily catch prey.

Servals are a medium-sized species of wild cats that live in Kenya. They are solitary carnivores feeding on rodents, small birds, insects, reptiles, and frogs. They have a keen sense of hearing to locate prey and find it easy to pick up movement.

Spotted hyenas, or laughing hyenas, are a large species of carnivores native to sub-Saharan Africa. They are mainly scavengers and have powerful bites and can eat and digest almost anything, from meat to bones and other tough parts.

Warthogs are a species of wild pigs that are native to sub-Saharan Africa. They make their homes in savannas, woodlands, and grasslands. Warthogs are omnivores and feed on anything from roots, berries, and grasses to fungi, eggs, and carrion.

Birds

Common ostriches are some of the largest and most aggressive animals. They are the largest living bird species but cannot fly, They can run extremely fast. These birds dine on plant matter and occasionally reptiles and invertebrates.

 Greater flamingos are the most widespread and largest species of flamingos in the world. Due to the pigments of the organisms these birds eat, they are a bright pink color.

Aquatic Animals

Hippopotamuses are semi-aquatic animals. These ungulates are native to sub-Saharan Africa. Hippos are herbivores. They inhabit lakes, rivers, and mangrove swamps.

Nile crocodiles are large crocodilians. They are strong, social, and aggressive. They are among the most dangerous species of crocodiles and the second-largest reptiles on Earth. They hide in muddy waters and can kill almost any animals within their range.