seen African wildcat (Felis lybica) — fairly common but rarely seen except at night African civet (Civettictis civetta) — common but nocturnal and rarely seen Mongoose — eight mongoose species except the meerkat are present in Zambia. They are all quite common and easily seen. The marsh mongoose only occurs near water sources. African clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) — common in Kafue and Lochinvar National Parks Speckle-throated otter (Lutra maculicollis) — common African striped weasel (Poecilogale albinucha) — rarely seen Striped polecat (zorilla, Ictonyx striatus) — rarely seen Honey badger (Mellivora capensis) — quite common Odd-toed ungulates Southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) near threatened and has since been introduced to suitable habitats in Zambia (note that the white rhinoceros is not indigenous to Zambia) South-central black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) — critically endangered and wiped out by poaching in most of its habitat in Zambia. It has been reintroduced in a few locations such as North Luangwa Plains zebra (Equus quagga) — common and easily seen in most parks, in quite large herds, often with wildebeest, Burchell's zebras (Equus quagga boehmi) are found at the western regions and Crawshay's zebra (Equus quagga crawshayi) are found at the eastern regions Even-toed ungulates African buffalo (Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer) — very large herds in northern Kafue. sizeable herds elsewhere, with a reputation for being dangerous Bushpig (Potamochoerus larvatus) — common but secretive and rarely seen Rhodesian giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis thornicrofti) — common in Luangwa, less so elsewhere Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) — common in most large rivers and lakes. Often seen in large herds, but listed as vulnerable Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) — common, usually seen in family groups or pairs feeding on roots and grasses Antelope Blue wildebeest (gnu, Connochaetes taurinus) — large grey-brown antelope, common, often in large herds Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) — light brown coat, dark in places, with up to seven white stripes and white splotches on the sides; not rare but difficult to see, normally hide in dense cover Common duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia) common, but very small, hides in thickets; several other species found in Zambia: blue duiker (Cephalophus monticola), yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor), red forest duiker (Cephalophus natalensis) Common eland (Tragelaphus oryx) — the largest antelope, weighing about 600 kg Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) — males have unmistakable large spiralling horns, both sexes have large rounded ears Impala (Aepyceros melampus) — medium-sized, common in large groups, known