ZebraEquus burchellii
The zebra is a herbivorous animal that travels in herds. The herds are mainly made up of small family groups. No stripes are exactly alike on two zebras, each are unique in their own way. Zebras like to graze on grass and groom one another. Their top predators are lions and hyenas. If one zebra in a herd gets attacked, the rest of the family or herd will rescue it by circling the wounded zebra and chasing the predators away. Crested PorcupineHystrix cristata
The Crested Porcupine is a herbivorous animal that feeds on bark, roots, tubers, fallen fruit, small vertebrates, and carrion. Their teeth and digestive system help them eat large plant matter, and their sharp chisel-like incisors are used to help grind plant cells. They don't go under hibernation and are monogamous, meaning that they stay with only one spouse. The young are born during the wet season. Some predators of the Crested Porcupine are lions, leopards, large birds, and hyenas. Whenever they feel threatened, they will stamp their feet and raise and whirr their quills to make a rattling sound and then they charge the enemy, their back-end first. They do their back side first to attack the predator with their shorter, thicker quills. HippopotomusHippopotamus amphibius
The Hippopotamus is a herbivore that eats about 80 lbs every night after traveling 6 miles to look for food. They are about 9.5 to 14 feet long (head and body) and the tails are 13.65 to 19.75 inches. They weigh about 5,000 to 8,000 pounds. For 16 hours a day, they submerged in rivers and lakes which helps them keep their bodies cool from the sun. They are good swimmers and can hold their breaths for up to 5 minutes. Their eyes and nostrils are high on their head which allows them to see and breathe while submerged underwater. Believe it or not, a Hippopotamus can run at a human's speed for short distances. Nile CrocodileCrocodylus niloticus
The Nile Crocodile is a carnivorous reptile that will eat anything in its path. They grow up to 16 feet long and weigh up to 500 pounds. African Crocodiles can grow up to 20 feet and weigh up to 1,650 pounds. Their diet is mainly fish, but will eat just about anything. In fact, they eat up to half their body weight at a feeding. |
LionPanthera leo
The lion is a carnivorous animal that goes in groups called prides. Only the male lions have manes. Female lions are primary hunters and they usually prey upon antelopes, zebra, wildebeests, and other large animals. One unique thing that these animals so is marking their territory with urine. When they feel threatened or another animal enters their turf, they will roar and chase off animals. Secretary BirdSagittarius serpentarius
The Secretary Bird is a very active bird, covering 2-30 kilometers a day when hunting for food. They will usually prey on large insects and small mammals, mostly being rodents, and anything else that may come across its path such as squirrels, snakes, lizards etc. To catch their food, they crush their prey under their feet, or they may kick it. After they catch it, they will swallow the prey whole. For their nests, they will make platforms out of sticks and put them on flat trees. African CivetCivettictis civetta
The African Civet is a omnivorous animal with a wide head, pointy muzzle, small eyes, and small ears. They sleep all day and come out mostly during the night. They have a good sense of smell and scent-mark items. When they feel threatened, they will growl and cough deeply. Colobus MonkeyColobus guereza
The Colobus Monkey is a black furred, white mantled, bushy beard omnivorous animal with no thumbs. They like to spend most of their time in treetops. They rarely touch the ground, and use branches as trampolines. Their mantle hair and tails act as a parachute during their jumps. They go in troops of 5-10 and like to make croaking noises. Their predators are leopards, large eagles, and humans. Their stomachs allow them to eat mature toxic foliage, unlike other monkeys. |
African ElephantLoxodonta africana
The African elephant has many ways of communication. Such ways are changes in posture, touch, and vocalism. Elephants like to trumpet call to show that they are excited or surprised. They use growls to warn each other if they feel threatened. They also use high pitched squeaks and deep rumbles. These elephants can live up to 70 years. They go in groups and will wanter to search for food and water. During the wet season, they will feed on grasses and leaves from trees and shrubs. They will use their trunk to tear at branches and bark with their tusks, and they also use their trunks to pluck at grasses and leaves. They also will dig roots after the first rain of the season and will eat flowers and fruits, and even sometimes the woody parts of trees. They do, although, require a lot of food for their stomachs. An adult elephant requires 160 kg of food a day. During the dry season, they will dig holes into dried river beds. OstrichStruthio camelus massaicus
One of the most largest birds, the Ostrich is well known throughout Africa. It has an strong breastbone, tiny wings, unbarbed feathers, solid bones, big eyes with protective eyelashes, strong muscular legs, and one powerful kick. They can grow up to 8 feet tall and 300 pounds, with strides of 25 ft. They can outrun predators at 40 miles per hour. While chasing prey, their sharp toenails grip the ground while running and slash the flesh of the enemy. They like to follow herds of zebra or antelope as they catch and eat the insects the get caught in the Ostrich's hooves. They will also swallow sand and stones to help them grind food. Black-Neck Spitting CobraNaja nigricollis
The Black-Neck Spitting Cobra has a brown body with dark bands on their throats. Their neck is the same width of their blunt heads. Their thick bodies grow up to 2.5 meters. They like to hunt at night, climb trees, and live in holes. When they attack prey, they hold and bite their prey so that it will tear. ChameleonChamaeleo supp
The Chameleon is a reptile with prehensive tails, zygodactyl feet, and spearlike horns for mating and combat. Their eyes rotate 360° around. Their long sticky tongues are used for grasping and eating. |