
Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Kulan | Equus hemionus
Asiatic wild asses, also called Kulans, are an endangered species. Through conservation efforts, their stock with about 2000 animals are now considered secure. Kulans live in cold steppes and semi-deserts in Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. They reach a shoulder height of 0.97 to 1.38 meters. Kulans are herbivores but can also live for months on dry grass and woody plants.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Lion | Panthera leo
Lions are the second largest cats in the world, next to tigers. Unlike other cats, they are very social animals and live in groups called “Prides”. In the past, lions were spread all over Africa, except for rainforests and the Sahara. Before and during the Ice Ages, they also inhabited all of Europe and large parts of Asia. Today there is a group in the Gir National Park in Gujarat (India) and still some populations south of the Sahara. In the African national parks, the lions are under complete protection. Thus, this species is considered vulnerable.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Lion-tailed Macaque | Macaca silenus
Lion-tailed macaques, also known as Bearded monkeys, live in the rainforests of southwestern India and in groups of 10 to 20 animals in which a strict ranking is formed. They live territorially and defend their territory. Bearded monkeys are very skilled. They can even open the prickly fruits of the Cullenia exarillata tree. Even tool use, like insects fishing with a stick out of a hole, has already been observed. They are currently classified as endangered!

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Lowland Tapir | Tapirus terrestris
Lowland tapirs are light brown to blackish brown. They only have a very thin stubby coat, which is why they can easily get sunburned. If the sun is shining in Serengeti Park, then the Lowland tapirs even get a protective sunscreen from the animal keepers to keep them comfortable. Tapirs can weigh up to 250 kilograms and are 2.5 meters long. They are classified as a vulnerable species on the Red List of endangered species of the World Conservation Union IUCN.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Mandrill | Mandrillus sphinx
Mandrills inhabit the rainforests of Central Africa. They are classified as a vulnerable species! These animals usually live on the ground and only occasionally climb trees. They live in small family associations. The males are usually aloof but always alert and protect their family members as an enemy approaches. Mandrills have a striking, blue-red face drawing. The alpha male has the most pronounced color. This color indicates the rank, and additionally helps with threatening and imposing behavior.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Meerkat | Suricata suricatta
Meerkats belong to the family of mongooses, Herpestidae. Like all members of this diurnal group, they are carnivores. Their food consists of almost 90% insects, but they can also capture lizards, frogs, birds, scorpions and eggs. Meerkats inhabit the savannas and semi-deserts of southern Africa, such as the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and the Namib Desert in Namibia. They dig underground tunnel systems that can reach up to 3 meters into the ground. Up to 30 individuals can live in a “clan”, but some super-families usually contains about 50 or more members.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Muscovy Duck | Cairina moschata
The Muscovy duck, also known as the Musk duck, is a domesticated form of the wild Muscovy duck. They are native to Mexico, Central and South America and were previously bred by the indigenous peoples. At the beginning of the 16th century, they were established in Europe. The male (drake) has a low breathy call, while the females (hens) have a quiet trilling coo.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Nandu | Rhea americana
The Nandu, also known as the Greater Rhea, Common Rhea or Lesser Rhea, can be found in Northeastern Brazil to central Argentina. Nandus are, like ostriches and emus, good runners. Unlike ostriches, Nandus’ feet have three toes and they can travel 1.5 meters in one step and reach speeds of up to 60 km / h. By holding out a wing, they can quickly change their direction at full speed. Nandus have reduced wing span and are unable to fly.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Nile Lechwe | Kobus megaceros
The Nile Lechwe or white-necked moor antelope is an African antelope from the genus Waterbuck. They are also called Mrs. Gray’s Waterbuck. This was the name of the wife of the zoologist, who described this antelope species for the first time. The Nile Lechwe is a strong marsh antelope with a long coat. If you compare them with other species, this antelope species has a short face, while the hooves are exceptionally long. They are considered endangered with population decreasing.

Wildlife in Serengeti-Park
Nilgau | Boselaphus tragocamelus
Surely you are wondering where this antelope got its name from? The name “Nilgai” is composed of an Indian and an English word: “nil” means “blue” and “gai” comes from the English “cow”. The English name “blue bull” alludes to the steel blue color of full-grown bulls. The Nilgai antelope is an Indian antelope species.