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Animals of Malawi
7 animals on this site have a range that includes Malawi. Each fact file has a map with the whole range.
7 profiles
NTMammals
African buffalo
Syncerus caffer
The African buffalo is a heavy wild ox of sub-Saharan Africa that lives in herds of dozens to thousands and must drink every day.
Living
ENMammals
African bush elephant
Loxodonta africana
The African bush elephant is the largest land animal alive.
Living
CRMammals
Black rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
The black rhinoceros is a two-horned browser of eastern and southern Africa with a pointed, gripping upper lip.
Living
VUMammals
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
Living
VUMammals
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The hippopotamus spends its days in rivers and lakes and its nights grazing on land.
Living
VUMammals
Lion
Panthera leo
The lion is the only cat that lives in social groups.
Living
LCMammals
Serval
Leptailurus serval
The serval is a slender African cat with the longest legs and largest ears of any cat for its size.
Living
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