Africa’s Nighttime Hunters

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Africa doesn’t sleep when the sun goes down β€” it comes alive. Here are five extraordinary nocturnal predators that rule the night. Genets These small, cat-like creatures move with incredible agility, hunting insects, rodents, and birds. Their long tails help them balance while leaping between branches. Servals Known for their oversized ears and lightning-fast pounces, servals can leap over two metres high to catch prey in tall grass. Bush Babies (Galagos) Tiny but fearless, bush babies hunt insects using enormous eyes for night vision and powerful legs for leaping between trees. Owls Masters of silent flight, owls use asymmetrical ears to pinpoint prey in total darkness. Africa hosts over 30 species, each adapted to its environment. African Civets Solitary hunters...

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