The diversity of Southern Africa's natural habitats is matched by its diversity in wildlife. Southern Africa is home to many mammal species -- check out the country lists for more localised information.

Information Guide: Mammals of Southern Africa

The "Big 5": • Lion • Leopard • Elephant • Buffalo • Rhino •
• Large Mammals of Southern Africa • Small Mammals of Southern Africa •

Printable List: Southern African mammal species checklist.

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New! :: South African Mammal Species :: South Africa is home to 243 of Southern Africa's 330 mammal species (Class Mammalia) -- 293 species of land mammals and 37 species of marine mammals.

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	Photographer: EcoTravel Africa

:: Angola ::

:: Botswana ::

:: Lesotho ::

:: Madagascar ::

:: Malawi ::

:: Mauritius ::

:: Mozambique ::

:: Namibia ::

:: Reunion ::

:: Seychelles ::

:: South Africa :: South Africa is home to 243 of Southern Africa's 330 mammal species (Class Mammalia) -- 293 species of land mammals and 37 species of marine mammals.

:: Swaziland ::

:: Zambia ::

:: Zimbabwe ::