African Wildlife Vocabulary

noun a large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its scavenging habits and distinctive laughing sound

• The hyena is a carnivorous mammal known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalization.
• I saw a hyena at the zoo yesterday, it was pretty cool.
• That guy's laugh sounds like a hyena, it's so loud and obnoxious.
• The scavenger acted like a hyena, always looking for opportunities to take advantage of others.

noun aardwolves - a carnivorous mammal of southern and eastern Africa that resembles a small striped hyena

• Aardwolves are small, insect-eating mammals native to eastern and southern Africa.
• I read an interesting article about aardwolves in National Geographic.
• My friend thinks aardwolves are just weird looking dogs.
• The team worked together like a pack of aardwolves, efficiently hunting down bugs in the code.

noun a genus of African antelopes known as impalas

• The aepyceros is a type of antelope found in Africa.
• I saw a cool looking aepyceros at the zoo yesterday.
• Check out that aepyceros, it's so graceful!
• The aepyceros leaping through the grass symbolizes freedom and agility.

noun african hunting dog

• The African hunting dog, also known as the painted wolf, is a highly efficient predator.
• Have you ever seen an African hunting dog in action? They're amazing!
• That African hunting dog is one cool customer.
• She's like an African hunting dog, always on the hunt for new opportunities.