The wildlife of Kenya refers to its fauna. The diversity of Kenya's wildlife has garnered international fame, especially for its populations of large mammals. Mammal species include lion (Panthera leo), cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), wildebeest (Connochaetes), African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), zebra (Equus), giraffe (Giraffa), and rhinoceros. Kenya has a very diverse population of birds, including flamingo and common ostrich (Struthio camelus). Fauna Mammals Large plains herbivores Common eland The largest of the antelope in the savannah, lives in most national parks and reserves. WildebeestShare grazing with zebra and stay in groups, lives in places like Nairobi National Park and Amboseli National Park. It also visits Masaai Mara National Reserve in great numbers during the spring as part of the annual Great Migration. African buffalo Also known as the African buffalo are known to be the most dangerous animal in Africa. They can be found in most national parks and reserves. Black rhinoceros and white rhinocerosMost black and white species are being relocated to safe places because of their endangerment, but there are still many wild rhino roaming Kenya. Although there are few places for visitors to see them, you are sure to find black rhinos at Nairobi National Park, Tsavo National Park, Masaai Mara and Aberdares National Park. Both species abundant in Lake Nakuru National Park and Lewa Downs. Elephant Found in many different habitats in Kenya. They can be found from the hot coastlands to the cool moorlands of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya range. A few of these places are Aberdares National Park, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Maasai Mara, Tsavo National Park and Amboseli National Park. Giraffe Have little competition for the tender leaves of the acacia tree, their principal food. Aquatic herbivores Hippopotamus Irritable and normally cranky, are very dangerous. They are found in many of Kenya's basins, swamps, and areas with water. Some other places to find them are Nairobi National Park, Meru National Park, and Kora National Park. Medium-sized herbivores Impala A medium-sized antelope often found in large herds, and known for its leaping ability. Common warthog A type of wild pig. Waterbuck A medium-sized antelope often found near sources of water, are known for excreting a scent that makes them unappetizing to most predators. Two subspecies, the Common and Defassa waterbuck are present in Kenya. Lesser Kudu The smaller relative of the significantly larger Greater