Ecoregion / Afrotropic

Afrotropic

Tropical & Subtropical Grasslands

29 photos

A large adult hippopotamus stands protectively beside a much smaller newborn hippo calf on a muddy riverbank with sparse vegetation and water in the background.

Hippopotamus Mother With Newborn Calf

Hippopotamus amphibius (hippopotamus)

An adult spotted hyena with brown and darker spotted fur stands in green grassland, facing toward the camera.

Spotted Hyena Walking in Savanna Grass

Crocuta crocuta (Spotted Hyena)

A tan and black jackal with pointed ears stands in green grassland, holding a small piece of prey in its mouth.

Black-backed Jackal Feeding in Grassland

Canis mesomelas (Black-backed Jackal)

A young tawny lion cub sits on sparse, rocky ground dotted with green grass shoots, looking directly at the camera in bright daylight.

Lion Cub Resting in Acacia Grassland

Panthera leo (Lion)

Lioness

Lioness

Panthera leo (Lion)