The hedgehog is a very small and solitary Insectivore. It is characterized by its long face and short and sharp spines that protect it against predators. These little animals are very difficult to spot because they are very solitary by nature and are nocturnal. To make spotting this animal a bit easier, you could try a Kruger Park night drive, that allows you so see all the animals you wouldn’t normally see during the day.
The Bushbaby is a small adorable primate that is considered one of the smallest primates in Africa. The have large bat-like ears, Large round eyes and long thin fingers that all aid in the Bushbaby’s survival. They are adept in climbing as they have small disks on the tips of their fingers that help them grip easier when climbing trees. They live in savannah and woodland areas in the trees and are nocturnal. To have the easiest time spotting these animals, listen to their calls when on night drives and look to the trees.
This strange little critter is quite interesting looking. It measures at an astounding 260mm with the tail being longer than the head and body combined. They have a white ring that surrounds each eye and have an extended nose, giving it the name Elephant Shrew. To find these strange and cute critters on your Kruger Park safaris, you can visit any rocky area that has large boulders and rock debris.
The Water Mongoose is the largest animal on this list but is still a critter that isn’t easily seen. The Water Mongoose has an average body length of about 900mm. Their coat colour is uniformly dark with their noses being lighter in colour. They have a thick water tight coat as well as strong teeth that allows them to feed on crabs and other hard bodied creatures. To have an easier time spotting the Water Mongoose, you can look around areas close to dams, rivers, estuaries and vleis. They can often be seen in rocky areas in streams and rivers resting.
Though the Spring Hare is called a hare, it is actually a member of the rodent family, not the hare family. The Spring hare has a body-head length of 400mm and a tail length of 440mm. It has large hind legs, useful for jumping and smaller front legs it uses fo grabbing things. This animal is generally bipedal and also have long rabbit like ears, that give it its name. These little critters can be found in drier, arid areas as well as forested areas. You are likely to find these on a normal Kruger Safari.