1) Leopard
Leopards are light coloured with dark spots that are called rosettes due to their resemblance to the shape of a rose. These spotted coats allow them to merge with the leaves of the trees that they hunt from until they leap with a deadly pounce. This feral cat is so active in trees that it often carries its kills into the branches. It hopes to save it from scavengers such as hyenas by dragging the carcasses of large animals aloft. Leopards are also strong swimmers and are very comfortable in the water, where they eat fish and crabs.
2) Wild dog
6 wild carnivores of Kenya
Wild dog has only four toes per foot. It is also called painted dog referring to its irregular, mottled coat featuring patches of red, brown, black, yellow and white fur. Each animal has its unique coat pattern and has rounded ears. Wild dogs typically roam the sparse woodlands and open plains of Kenya. They live in groups and are social animals. Wild dogs hunt antelopes and other prey, mainly if their quarry is injured or sick. They tackle them in cooperative packs that share food and assist weak or ill members.
3) Hyena
Many tribes in Kenya leave their dead to be eaten by hyenas. Some human beings consume these animals too. Biologists have discovered some strange behaviour. They are not very well understood. Hyenas can be dangerous towards human beings. They will attack humans, especially if they are perceived to be sick, hurt or incapacitated. Hyenas are highly intelligent social animals that are known as scavengers. They frequently steal fresh kills from leopards, lions and cheetahs.
4) Serval cat
Serval is a cat with a lean body and gigantic ears and longest legs of any cat breed. The coat of a serval cat has shades of orange or tan with dark brown or black markings. It can live for up to 20 years. Some people keep serval cats as pets, but they are limited in their numbers. Most serval cats are found at zoos or large cat rescues because it is not a domestic cat. It is a wild animal that has inherited instincts that needs nurturing in a distinct environment. There are also many risks surrounding its possession.
5) Genet
Active primarily after sunset, a genet is a short-legged animal with long tails, pointed nose, large ears and retractile claws. Its coloration varies among species. However, it is usually pale grayish, marked with dark stripes and spots. The tail has white and black bands. Genets live in pairs or alone. They frequent grasslands, forests and bush and are as nimble in the trees as they are on the ground. They eat small mammals and birds.
6) Jackal
The jackal is a member of the dog family. There are four species of jackal. They are the golden jackal, the black-backed jackal, the side-striped jackal and the Ethiopian wild jackal. They have a wide range of sounds that are specific to each family, meaning that it is rare for families of strange jackals to come into contact with one another. Jackals live in the crevices of dens and rocks made by other animals so that they can keep cool off while they sleep
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