Given the sheer size of the park, the variety of wildlife to be seen is just as vast – over 100 species of mammals roam the land while 400 odd species of birds soar through the sky. While its vast elephant population makes up a substantial portion of the biome, other Hwange National Park wildlife include sable and roan antelope, zebra, impala, kudu, wildebeest, giraffe, and buffalo to name a few. It is also home to one of the most prolific populations of wild dogs on the continent, thanks to the Painted Dog efforts. Hwange offers unique sightings of less common wildlife, such as the brown hyena, a smaller, desert-adapted version of the well-known spotted hyena. Although not endemic to the area, Hwange National Park is one of the best places to see them. Keep an eye out for the sneaky aardvark, porcupine, and pangolin as they are notoriously tough to spot.