Genet Jackson has become a household celebrity since photos of its herbivore-hitchhiking made it onto social media. The large-spotted genet now has a Twitter account where you can keep up to date on the mysterious love triangle that is unfolding! But this selfie-loving genet isn’t the only South African critter that you can follow on Twitter. As the official spokesanimal for the Joburg Zoo, Tweeting Badger world’s first live tweeting animal – and he does a good job of sharing his humorous outlook on animal antics.

Here are 10 of our favourite Twitter critters that we’d love to meet around the world (any excuse for a holiday, right?).

 

GENET JACKSON

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Follow: @genetjackson
Bio: Hi, I’m the megaherbivore-wrangling genet who likes to ride on the back of buffalo and rhino! My recent late-night shenanigans were exposed by @wildlifeact!
Location: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Why we love Genet Jackson: This #genetninja keeps a watch over his large endangered friends.
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TWEETING BADGER

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Follow: @zootweetslive
Bio: Hi, I’m BG. The World’s First LIVE Tweeting Honey Badger. Tweeting from my high-tech enclosure at the Jo’burg Zoo. See how I do it http://bit.ly/1ftA4kf
Location: Joburg Zoo, Johannesburg
Why we love Tweeting Badger: His corny jokes!
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OLLI THE OSTRICH

olli-ostrich

Follow: @ObikwaWines
Bio: Help Olli on his #PadkosQuest & stand to win a year’s supply of OBiKWA wine! http://bit.ly/PadkosQuest
Location: Road tripping around South Africa
Why we love Olli the Ostrich: Although not technically real, Olli is a wine lover who lives life on the light side. He shares some great life hack tips too.
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BRONX ZOO’S COBRA

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Follow: @BronxZoosCobra
Bio: I’m an Egyptian cobra back from being out on the town.
Location: Bronx Zoo, New York City
Why we love Bronx Zoo’s Cobra: He’s so cool, he doesn’t care that he ONLY follows the Zoo.
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AFLAC DUCK

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Follow: @aflacduck
Bio: I’m just your average Actor/Duck.
Location: Leaving footprints across America.
Why we love Aflac Duck: This selfie-loving insurance company brand ambassador does fundraising to support children with cancer.
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SOCKAMILLION

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Follow: @sockington
Bio: I am Jason Scott’s Cat. Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Why we love Sockamillion: He’s a fur-clad teenager.
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STANLEY PINKERTON

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Follow: @Mr_Pinkerton
Bio: I’m a Carolina Basset Hound y’all: purveyor of fine naps + delectable treats. Lord of the Cats, and President of the Sneaky Dog Club, livin’ large on the couch.
Location: San Diego, California
Why we love Stanley Pinkerton: He doesn’t tweet often, but when he does it’s generally involving an occasion to dress up…or sleep in.
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TYSON, KIMANI, EVGENY & CARLOS – SPACE FOR GIANTS ELEPHANTS

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Follow: @SpaceforGiants
Bio: Working on the ground every day, to create space and security for elephants, for people, forever.
Location: Laikipia, Kenya
Why we love Tyson, Kimani, Evgeny, and Carlos: These elephants are giants in conservation strategies! They’re really smart; every movement shared is at least 48 hours old to keep them safe from poachers.
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STORMY ZEBRA

Stormy-zebra

Follow: @StormyZebraEPZ
Bio: I’m a free spirit livin’ with my friends at the El Paso Zoo. I enjoy hangin’ with my BFFs, training with my keepers and long walks through the Savannah.
Location: El Paso Zoo, Texas
Why we love Stormy Zebra: This high-heel loving zebra has shares family-friendly humour and photos of cute animals enjoying Watermelon Wednesday at the zoo.
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SPOTTICUS GIRAFFE

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Follow: @SpotticusNH
Bio: Chimps up all night ’til the sun Squirrels sing karaoke ’til done I’m awake all night no fun Boars just want to get mucky.
Location: Natural History Museum Dublin
Why we love Spotticus Giraffe: He’s pretty witty for a giraffe that’s had a little taxidermy done.
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Let us know what other Twitter critters you would like to meet around the world!