Elands are the largest antelopes in the world. They live in Africa and have a similar appearance to that of cattle.
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UINTATHERIUM: THE FALSE RHINOCEROS
The uintatherium was the first giant mammal to appear on Earth after the dinosaurs.
BOVINE BREEDS: CHIANINA
Chianina is one of the most widespread cattle breeds in Italy and most used for meat. Famous above all for the Fiorentina beefsteak.
BRONTOTHERIUM: THE THUNDER BEAST
The brontotherium was one of the oldest ancestors of rhinos. According to an ancient Indian legend, it rode the clouds causing storms, which is why it is called “the thunder beast”.
DWARF BUFFALO: THE AFRICAN FOREST BUFFALO
The dwarf buffalo is the smallest of the African buffalo species. Unlike the Cape buffalo, the red forest buffalo is shy and elusive.
PLAINS ZEBRA: THE SHORT TEMPERED LADY OF THE SAVANNAH
The plains zebra is the best-known zebra species in the world. Famous for its black and white striped coat but also for being one of the fastest animals ever.
ARSINOITHERIUM: A HORNED ELEPHANT
Arsinoitherium was a prehistoric mammal that lived during the Eocene. Despite its resemblance to rhinos, this mammal was related to elephants.
BLACK WILDEBEEST: THE WHITE TAILED WILDEBEEST
The black wildebeest is the smallet of the wildebeests. Unlike the blue wildebeest, this mammal doesn’t migrate and it’s physically more different than the blue wildebeest.
OKAPI: THE SHORT GIRAFFE OF THE JUNGLE
The okapi is a relative of the giraffe distributed mainly in the Congo. It has a short neck and is in serious danger of extinction.
AFRICAN ELEPHANT: THE REAL KING OF THE SAVANNAH
The African elephant is the largest land animal currently in existence. Even though it is a vegetarian it is still an animal not to be underestimated.