my son's South African Report

So my 8 year old son Connor has to do a report on South Africa--of course I am all excited until my wife reminded me it was Connor's report, not mine. Among the things to research: languages, flag, holidays, climate, etc. and, of course, wildlife. As part of his report he needs to do a visual. "We" came up with the idea to showcase 3-4 animals that live ONLY in South Africa. I want our brands to represent these animals. I have come up with meerkats (variety of brands), South African penguin (Schleich)and black wildebeest (CollectA). I have tried researching for a few more animals on the internet, but cannot find a listing. I though one of the genets only resided in South Africa? If anyone has any info on where I can find a listing, or what animal replicas that exist are only found in South Africa, please let me know.

Thanks so much,
Shawn

SeanieP wrote:

--of course I am all excited until my wife reminded me it was Connor's report, not mine. .....

I am no expert googler, - perhaps it is very old fashioned, but if it was me, I would drag my son to visit a library, and ask for help there

Good luck, - and please let us know what you find

that is what i found

http://www.suedafrika.net/suedafrika/tierwelt/saeugetiere.html

http://www.touring-afrika.de/suedafrika/tiere-in-suedafrika.htm

and here this list of english

Ground squirrel
Buffalo
Elephant
Elen antelopes
Meerkat
Hippos
Cheetah
Giraffes
Gnus
Hyenas
Hyrax
Cow antelopes
Impala Antelope
Leopard



Lions
Rhino
Nyala antelopes
Oryx Antelope
Baboons
Jackals
Springbok
Porcupines
Vervet monkey
Warthogs
Waterbuck
Wild dogs
Zebra

And i think this is the genet what you mean

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_genet

widukind wrote:

And i think this is the genet what you mean

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_genet

Yup that is him, thanks Andreas.

widukind wrote:

and here this list of english

Ground squirrel
Buffalo
Elephant
Elen antelopes
Meerkat
Hippos
Cheetah
Giraffes
Gnus
Hyenas
Hyrax
Cow antelopes
Impala Antelope
Leopard



Lions
Rhino
Nyala antelopes
Oryx Antelope
Baboons
Jackals
Springbok
Porcupines
Vervet monkey
Warthogs
Waterbuck
Wild dogs
Zebra

Thanks for the list Andreas. I did find these lists. However, elephants, lions, warthogs, waterbucks, etc are found in other areas of Africa as well. But, Springbok and Meerkats, for example, are ONLY South African species. So the list does help. I appreciate your help Andreas! (o)):