Safari Habitat
What are the tall, green plants that grow in the savanna?
Grasses! Some can grow as tall as a grown-up’s knee or even higher.
Which water animal has a shell and moves very slowly?
The turtle! Some turtles can live for over 100 years.
What are the fastest land animals?
Cheetahs
What bird has a long, curved beak and stands on one leg in the water?
The flamingo! Its pink feathers come from eating tiny pink shrimp.
What is the tallest animal in the world?
Giraffes!
Is the savanna hot or cold?
hot!
Can hippos swim?
No! Hippos don’t swim—they walk or run underwater because they’re so heavy!
Can a leopard carry something bigger than itself up a tree?
Yes! Leopards can carry prey twice their size up into trees.
What bird mimics the sounds around it, like other birds or even cameras?
The African grey parrot! It’s also super smart and can learn words.
What animal swings from tree to tree and loves bananas?
A monkey!
Does it rain in the savanna?
Yes! This is called the wet season.
What do we call fish that swim together in a group?
A school of fish!
Name 3 big cats!
Lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cheetahs, etc.
What bird is black and white and walks like it’s wearing a suit?
A penguin! (Some penguins live near Africa!)
What animal has black and white stripes and lives in groups?
A zebra!
Which continent is the savanna on?
Africa
What do crocodiles use to swim so fast in the water?
Their tail! It acts like a motor to help them move quickly.
What animal is called the “king of the jungle”?
A lion!
Is a group of flamingos standing together called a flamboyance?
Yes!
Name four animals you would see while on a safari!
Elephants, zebras, monkeys, giraffes, lions, hippos, flamingos, crocodiles, etc.
How hot can it get in the savanna? (in degrees)
over 100 degrees!
What is the biggest reptile in the African rivers?
The Nile crocodile! It can grow as long as a school bus.
How far away can a lion’s roar be heard? (in miles)
A lion’s roar can be heard up to 5 miles away—that’s like roaring from your house to a park far, far away!
Q: What do you call a group of birds flying together?
A flock!
What animal can go for days without water and has humps to store fat?
The camel! Their humps act like a food reserve to keep them energized.