African Animals

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  1. 2. These monkeys can be found roaming the savannah in large troops.
  2. 5. This animal is often referred to as the "King of the Jungle".
  3. 8. This big cat is smaller than a lion but just as deadly.
  4. 10. This animal is by far the largest bird in the world.
  5. 12. Usually this animal is found in Antarctica but there is a species that lives in the most southern parts of Africa.
  6. 14. This hoofed animal has large horns that spiral upwards.
  7. 15. These birds often find their way into homes as they are fond of talking.
  8. 16. This animal is most well known for its insidious laughter.
  9. 18. Known as the fastest land animal.
  10. 20. This is our closest known living relative, we share most of our DNA.
  11. 22. These small hoofed animals are often seen running away from cheetah or other quick predators.
  12. 23. This animal has said to be the most mysterious of all of Africa's animals, most zoos don't even have one.
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  1. 1. This is Africa's most dangerous bug, as it carries Malaria.
  2. 3. This small animal is said to be the world's toughest animal.
  3. 4. Are these animals white with black stripes or black with white stripes?
  4. 6. You would find this animal first in the dictionary, it can usually be find with its nose in a termite mound.
  5. 7. This African animals is the largest land mammal.
  6. 9. These animals have been hunted to extinction in many areas due to their large horns.
  7. 11. This reptile waits for its prey near the banks of rivers.
  8. 13. These are Africa's most dangerous animals, they kill more people every year than the other megafauna combined.
  9. 14. This animal is by far the tallest animal on Earth.
  10. 17. These animals go on the largest migration known to man, where over a million at a time can be found in the herds.
  11. 19. Thought to be extinct or lost forever these large primates are the strongest of all apes.
  12. 21. Often located in mud or dirt baths this large pig roots around for its food.