Mammal Checklist
Below is a list of the mammalian species seen in the Mara Triangle from magnificent African elephant to adorable dwarf mongoose. Click on the name to find out more about each species.
Swine
Warthog Phacochoerus africanus
Giraf
Masai Giraffe Giraffe camelopardalis tippelskirchi
Hippopotamuses
Common Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius
Dwalrf Antelopes
Kirk’s Dik-Dik Madoqua kirkii
Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus
Oribi Ourebia ourebi
Gazelles
Thomson’s Gazelle Gazella thomsonii
Grant’s Gazelle Gazella granti
Reedbucks & Kobs
Common Reedbuck Redunca arundinum
Defassa Waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa
Horse Antelopes
Coke’s Hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus cokii
Topi Damaliscus lunatus jimela
White-bearded Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus
Impala
Impala Aepyceros melampus
Spiral-horned Antelopes
Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus
Common Eland Tragelaphus (Taurotragus) oryx
Wild Cattle
African Buffalo Syncerus caffer
Rhinoceroses
Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis
Zebras & Asses
Common Zebra Equus burchellii
Elephants
African Elephant Loxodonta africana
Hyraxes
Bush Hyrax Heterohyrax brucei
Aardbarks
Aardvark Orycteropus afer
Pangolins
Cape Pangolin Manis temminckii
Genets & Civets
Common Genet Genetta genetta
Mongooses
Slender Mongoose Herpestes sanguineus
Egyptian Mongoose Herpestes ichneumon
Marsh Mongoose Atilax paludinosus
White-tailed Mongoose Ichneumia albicauda
Dwarf Mongoose Helpgale parvula
Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo
Hyenas
Spotted Hyena Hyaena hyaena
Aardwolf Proteles cristatus
Cats
African Wildcat Felis libyca
Serval Felis (Leptaillurus) serval
Caracal Felis (Caracal) caracal
Leopard Panthera pardus
Lion Panthera leo
Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus
Foxes, Jackals & Dogs
Bat-eared Fox Otocyon magalotis
Black-backed Jackal Canis mesomelas
Side-striped Jackal Canis adustus
African Wild Dog Lycaon pictus
Weasels
Striped Polecat / Zorilla Ictonyx striatus
Honey Badger / Ratel Mellivora capensis
Bushbabies
cLesser Bushbaby Galago senegalensis
Monkeys & Baboons
Syke’s Monkey / Blue Monkey Cercopithecus mitis
Copper-tailed Monkey / Red-tailed Monkey Cercopithecus ascanius
Vervet Monkey Cercopithecus aethiops
Olive Baboon Papio cynocephalus anubis
Bats
Straw-colored Fruit Bat Eidolon helvum
Yellow-winged Bat Eidolon helvum
Hares & Rabbits
African Hare Lepus capensis
Squirrels
Kenyan Tree Squirrel Paraxerus ochraceus
Springhares
Springhare Pedetes capensis
Old World Porcupine
Southern African Crested Porcupine Hystrix africaeaustralis
Rats & Mice
Four-striped Grass Mouse Rhabdomys pumilio
Savanna Giant Pouched Rat Cricetomys gambianus
Greater Cane Rat Thryonomys swinderianus