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Grey crowned crane. The grey crowned crane goes by many names—including the African crowned crane, golden crested crane, golden crowned crane, East African crowned crane, and crested crane—many of which refer to its stunning display of crown-like yellow feathers. The grey crowned crane inhabits a large range spanning from Kenya in East Africa all the way to the southeastern coast of South Africa, and its habitat is primarily savannahs.

Dugong Often called sea cows, dugongs are large marine mammals. Though they are not the same species as manatees, they are related. They have round, blubbery bodies that are streamlined for swimming, a broad tail fluke, and paddle-like flippers. They are known for being slow and gentle, and they are believed to be the original inspiration for tales of mermaids and sirens. They hold a cultural significance for many indigenous communities. Also native to Australia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and beyond, in Africa dugongs are found along the continent’s east coast and Madagascar’s west coast, as well as around the island nations of Seychelles and Comoros. Dugongs are classed as vulnerable by the IUCN, and their populations are unfortunately decreasing. Accidental capture and illegal hunting threaten dugongs, as well as degradation of their habitats and the seagrass meadows on which they graze.

Okapi Also known as the forest giraffe, zebra giraffe, or Congolese giraffe, the okapi is a hoofed mammal that is about 1.5 metres (4 foot 11 inches) tall and is known for its striped legs that resemble a zebra’s pattern. Male okapis have horn-like bone structures on their heads called ossicones, which are also found on giraffes. The okapi habitat is canopy forests, and it is only found northeast of the Congo River. Okapis eat tree leaves, buds, grasses, ferns, fruits, and fungi—like their giraffe cousins, they are herbivores. In fact, despite their huge size difference, giraffes and okapi are the most closely related species to each other, as the only living members of the Giraffidae family. Unfortunately, the okapi is endangered. It does not adapt well to human settlement and is also hunted for its meat and skin. Human conflict around their habitat also poses a threat to their conservation.

Blue winged goose. The blue-winged goose (Cyanochen cyanoptera) is a waterfowl species which is endemic to Ethiopia. It is the only member of the genus Cyanochen. A chunky mid-sized goose. Standing bird looks fairly dull, gray and dirty white, sometimes showing blue along the edge of the wing. Flying bird shows pale blue and iridescent green patches in the upperwing and a white patch on the underwing. Found in montane wetlands and adjacent grasslands, often in pairs or small groups, occasionally in large flocks. Less colorful and boldly marked than other similarly-sized waterfowl species. The calls are high-pitched whistles and yelps.

Giant mole rat. The big-headed African mole rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus), also known as the giant root-rat, Ethiopian African mole rat, or giant mole rat, is a rodent species in the family Spalacidae.It is endemic to Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland,where it can reach densities of up to 2,600 individuals per square kilometre. It is threatened by habitat loss.Where the two species overlap, it is the main prey of the endangered Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis).

Aardvark Aardvarks ( Orycteropus afer) are medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammals native to Africa. They have a long snout, similar to that of a pig, which is used to sniff out food. Aardvarks are the only living species of the order Tubulidentata,although other prehistoric species and genera of Tubulidentata are known. They are afrotheres, a clade that also includes elephants, manatees, and hyraxes. They are found over much of the southern two-thirds of the African continent, avoiding areas that are mainly rocky. Nocturnal feeders, aardvarks subsist on ants and termites by using their sharp claws and powerful legs to dig the insects out of their hills. Aardvarks also dig to create burrows in which to live and rear their young.

Shoebill The shoebill is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes (alongside pelicans, herons, and other water birds) known for its enormous, shoe-shaped bill. It can reach up to 1.5 metres (5 feet) tall. Its abnormally large feet help it stand on aquatic vegetation while hunting, and its large wings are well-adapted for soaring. Their bill is 20-25 centimetres (8-12 inches) long and 10-13 centimetres (4-5 inches) wide. They also have eyes ringed with bright yellow. Their massive bill has a few different uses. For one, they engage in displays of bill-clattering as a means of communication, and they are also known to make moos, croaks, and whining noises, though they are mostly silent. Secondly, their bill’s size allows them to hunt much larger fish than other birds. Shoebills are also known to stay very still for long periods of time and move very slowly. They are also quite sensitive to humans and may abandon their nests if humans disturb them. The shoebill is classed as vulnerable by the IUCN, with its primary threats being habitat degradation, hunting, disturbance, and capture for the bird trade.

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