Savanna Elephant
Weighing in at about 10,000 pounds and 12 feet tall, the Savanna Elephant is the tallest land mammal in the world! They are also herbivores, meaning they only eat things like tree leaves, bark, shrubs, grasses, and fruits. You are sure to find these fascinating creatures on your trip to the Savanna Grasslands.
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African Wild Dog These big ears are used for more than just hearing! The African wild dog is a lot like many other dogs. Unlike most dogs these have red, black, brown, and yellow fur. They also weigh around 37-79 pounds. Their diet consist of medium sized antelope, gazelle and wildebeests.
Fact: The dog's large ears help radiate heat away from it's body! |
Black MambaDon't get too close!
The Black Mamba is the deadliest snake in the world. Growing up to 14 feet long and moving at 12 mph, with it's coffin shaped mouth, the black mamba isn't actually black, it's brownish-grey with a light colored belly. It actually gets its name from the black and purple lining in its mouth that its shows when its threatened. (as seen in the photo above) |
Caracal If you like cats then your in for a treat!
You are absolutely destined to find this pointy-eared feline!! It's head and body together are 24-36 inch. while its tail is 9-12 inch. and their height is around 28-42 inches tall. It's sort fur can be colored light brown, reddish grey, and sometimes wine red. Its large ears are black on the outside, pale on the inside, and have black 2 inch strands of hair sticking out. Fact: The African Caracal is faster than any other cat its size! |