African Rainforest Animal

Aardvark, Bongo, Bonobo, Bushbuck, Chimpanzee, Duiker and Gorilla are some of the unique African Rainforest Animal names.

But whenever we hear the name of Africa...

...we immediately think of elephants, rhinoceros, giraffe and zebra as the most common animals found there.

Let us look at the physical and the behavioral characteristics of these animals.


Aardvark, Bat, Bonobo, Gorilla are mammals.


When we consider their sizes, we can find quite a few variations:

Aardvark – is upto 2 feet in height, weighs upto 150 lbs.

Bat – is upto 6 feet in wingspan, weighs upto 11 ounces

Bongo – is upto 4 feet in height, weighs upto 900 lbs

Bonobo – is 4 feet in height, weighs upto 85 lbs

Bushbuck – is 3 feet in height, weighs upto 180 lbs

Chimpanzee – is 4.1/2 feet in height, weighs upto 110 lbs

Duiker – is upto 2 feet in height, weighs upto 45 lbs

Gorilla – is upto 6 feet in height, weighs upto 350 lbs


African Rainforest Animal Meal Types

Aardvark – Omnivorous, eats termites Bat – Omnivorous, eats insects, fruits and flowers Bongo – Herbivore, eats plants Bonobo – eats fruits, plants, leaves and flowers Bushbuck – eats fruits, grass and flowers Chimpanzee – eats fruits and leaves Duiker – eats fruits, leaves and flowers Gorilla – eats plants and leaves.

Life Range of the Animals:

Aardvark – Upto 23 years,

Bat – Upto 30 years

Bongo – Upto 20 years

Bonobo – Upto 60 years

Bushbuck – Upto 12 years

Chimpanzee – Upto 60 years

Duiker – Upto 12 years

Gorilla – Upto 50 years


Their behavior and defense against dangers

Aardvark, Bat, bongo - are nocturnal

Bushbuck – solitary

Chimpanzees – live in groups

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