Ethiopia

Fruit Bat

Among the largest bats in the world

Striped Hyena

The striped hyenas usually mark their territories with the help of the scent gland secretions from their anal pouch.

Bush Baby

In a series of leaps, this creature can cover almost 30 feet of distance in just a few seconds.

Sulcata Tortoise

Some cultures in Africa believe the sulcata tortoise is an intermediary between the people and their ancestors and gods.

Ibex

Can jump over 6 feet straight up from a standstill

Horsefly

Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.

Nile Crocodile

When a female Nile crocodile’s hatchlings are in danger, she may hide them in a special pouch inside her throat.

Tsetse Fly

Tsetse flies are large biting flies that live in the tropical regions of Africa.

Skink Lizard

Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

Thrush

The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.

Huntsman Spider

Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.

Rodents

The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!