Kudu, the Lesser Kudu is often a rare sight but common throughout the drier parts of the country. Small herbivores Suni A small antelope similar to the oribi and duiker. They travel in groups of two or alone. They can be found in different areas in Kenya. Oribi They travel alone or in groups of two or three. They are similar to the suni and the duiker. Duiker Normally travel alone but sometimes go in pairs. They are similar to the suni and oribi. Thomson's gazelle and Grant's gazelle A common sight across the plains of Kenya, they are often found in small or large herds and are the favored prey of the cheetah. Two species, the more common Thomson's gazelle and the larger Grant's gazelle live across the country. Predators Lion A powerful predator who uses its power to its advantage. It can be found all over Kenya, and in places such as Nairobi National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and Kora National Park. Leopard Another predator which, like the lion, uses brute force. They hunt at night and use their eyesight to spot and kill their prey. They can be found at Nairobi National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Meru National Park, Kora National Park and over almost all of Kenya. Cheetah A big cat that lives in places like Nairobi National Park, Meru National Park and Kora National Park. African wild dog A predator that roams over parts of Kenya in packs. The African Wild Dog Conservancy is actively engaged in helping to save this endangered species from extinction. Spotted hyena A powerful predator that sometimes travels in groups. They have the strongest jaw pressure and most powerful bite out of any animal in Kenya except for the Nile crocodile. Both the spotted and striped variety of hyena can be found at Nairobi National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and Kora National Park. Serval One of the small wild cat species in Kenya. Genet A small viverrid that lives in Kenya. Black-backed jackal A small dog-like predator that travels in small groups across Kenya. Birds Reptiles Nile crocodile A large, powerful reptile that has been known to attack and kill people. It inhabits many areas of Kenya. National Parks Nairobi National Park Mount Kenya National Park Meru National Park Kora National Park Sibiloi National Park Amboseli National Park Tsavo East National Park Tsavo West National Park Lake