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The Zebra is a VERY common animal in a tropical savanna. There are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive
black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to
each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems
to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses, zebras have never been truly domesticated.
black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns, unique to
each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems
to large herds. Unlike their closest relatives, horses, zebras have never been truly domesticated.
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The Elephant is also a common animal in a tropical savanna. Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. Traditionally, two species are
recognised, the African Elephant and the Asian Elephant, although
some evidence suggests that African bush Elephants and African forest Elephants are separate species.
recognised, the African Elephant and the Asian Elephant, although
some evidence suggests that African bush Elephants and African forest Elephants are separate species.
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The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the four big cats in the genus panthera and a member of the family felidae. With some males exceeding 550 lbs in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger.
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Hippopotamuses love water, which is why the Greeks named them the "river horse."
Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in rivers and lakes to keep their
massive bodies cool under the hot African sun. Hippos are graceful in water,
good swimmers, and can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes!
Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in rivers and lakes to keep their
massive bodies cool under the hot African sun. Hippos are graceful in water,
good swimmers, and can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes!