African dictionary of animals and birds

There are Asian elephants and African elephants, with Africans being considerably larger. It is the largest of the terrestrial animals, and doing justice to its large size, can weigh between 5 and 7 tons.

They have a habit of moving in herds, and they protect the young of the herd even though they are not their own. He is similarly known as one of the most intelligent animals on the face of Earth.

From groves to savannahs, they usually move in large herds, and live in constant motion.

They can measure 2 to 3 meters, and weigh between 400 and 900 kilos. It is an animal that can be observed frequently in the Safari, but when they are in a bad mood they can get hit against Safari carts, so drivers are often afraid of them.

It is the tallest animal among terrestrial animals. Its long neck is made up of the same seven cervical spines as those of humans.

A male, two or three females and a few young usually move in groups, and can be observed near his favorite acacia trees. The thick, long tongue has sticky saliva, so it can easily tangle and eat the acacia leaf even if it is full of thorns.

The wildebeest travel in majestic groups of about 1 million individuals, between Masai Mara and Serengeti, in search of ideal lawn for their feeding. During the journey, they often cross rivers, a scene that becomes an incredible spectacle worthy of a masterpiece. Some will pass without problems, but others will have to face hungry crocodiles waiting hidden in the river.

In the Savanna, we often see boar families with their young. They have a sympathetic and funny way to graze, and when they suddenly detect danger, they wave their tail from side to side and flee at full speed. Their comic appearance makes them attractive and entertaining, and although they are classified as herbivores, they sometimes also eat small animals. His crying every now and then reminds of a dog’s.

Within the small antelopes (Lyyous), Thomson’s gazelle has a graceful appearance and great agility, constantly moving its tail. I’m making a big flock in the meadow.

They live in herds, in the areas of the meadows, and both the male and the female have horns. It is the fastest of its kind, and can run at a speed of 90 km/h. Its greatest enemy is the world’s main high-speed racer: the cheetah.

It is the largest within the Lyyous family type, and weighs between 400 and 900 kg. During their mating season, many young can be born and hundreds of new herds created.  Both males and females have horns that grow in a propeller shape, screwed upwards. The male is characterized by a pouch that hangs from the throat to the chest. Although it is large, it is light and its jumping capacity is quite good. It can jump up to about 2m in height.

It’s the smallest inside the Layyous. Unlike others of the same species, they are often afraid to be alone, so they immediately escape into shrubs or forests.

Its appearance is that of a fox, and is the size of a medium-sized dog. It often feeds on leftovers and animal flesh remains, which lions or other hunters often kill. It has a black line from the neck to the tail, but as there are times when the line can be observed silver by light, it is sometimes called a silver-backed jackal.

The crocodile is the largest reptile, and one of the most dangerous, too. It is difficult to find when hiding in water, but you can observe when you lie on your stomach, to sunbathe outside it. A crocodile can be left impressively still; one of these large reptiles, still and with an ajar mouth, remains so calm that it may seem like a piece of decoration, rather than a living being. You can cross the river and catch a dam at high speed, with its huge jaws.

It sunbathes first thing in the morning to warm up, and at dusk and cools in the shade because it’s not good for adjusting body temperature compared to other mammals. It hides in rocky places, and usually lives in groups of approximately 30 individuals. When you feel threatened or in danger, it squeals, and when you get alarmed you frizz your fur.

It is the largest bird in the world and can most certainly be found in the Savannah. His running appearance is fun, and somehow adorable.

In Africa, you can see both types of flamingos: common flamingo and lesser flamingo. The common flamingos are whitish, with a pink bill and black tip. The dwarf teas is smaller than the first, and the black part of the bill is larger. They live in clusters of salt lakes and alkaline lakes. The color of her body becomes more pink when she ingests plankton and algae.

They are family of storks; large birds with a total length of 1.5 m. The plumage of the head is thin and its pink skin is exposed. Because it is a scavenger (eats meat from dead animals), it is also called savannah cleaner, and even in urban areas it scrawls trash like a Japanese crow. It’s a creepy little bird.

Some kind of starling. Its total length is 19 cm, and the bright blue and orange wings of the stomach give it an impressive appearance.

It is said that he is in charge of cleaning the savannah. They often look for carnivorous animals like lions, wanting to feed on what they may have left behind. With their excellent vision, they will immediately find the prey that lions and cheetahs have hunted, and many will gather in nearby trees to catch them. If the vulture is flying in circles, the probability that the animal you are looking for something to eat there will be high.