Lions
What is a group of lions called?
Pride
What is the formal name for the South African buffalo?
Cape Buffalo
Hippopotamus's are surprisingly fast and can run at speeds of up to...
18 miles per hour on land
How many vertebrae does a giraffe have in their neck?
7
Although they look chubby, the maximum weight of an African penguin is...
~ 8 lbs
How long do lions sleep for?
16-20 hours per day
African buffalos have large curved horns which can grow up to __ ft long?
5-7 ft
What is the average lifespan of a hippopotamus?
Up to 40 years
What is the maximum speed a giraffe can run?
37 miles per hour
How long do they stay with their mate?
Couples stay together for their entire lives!
Male: 190kg (~30 stone or 420 lbs)
Females: 126kg (~20 stone or 230 lbs)
South African buffalos are also referred " ______"
“wet nurse”
Because they help the savannah by maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by dispersing seeds and creating pathways for other animals to move through the landscape.
What is the hippopotamus's closest living relatives?
Whales and porpoises
What is the average weight of a new born giraffe?
~220 lbs
What makes these penguins stand out from every other species?
The only penguin species that prefers warm temperatures than cold snow and ice
What is the best time for a lion to hunt?
Lions do most of their hunting at night.
Interestingly though, lions also hunt during storms. The noise, rain and/or wind make it harder for prey to see and hear them, increasing their chances of a successful hunt.
How many subspecies of buffalo are in South Africa?
9 subspecies...
1. Kafue River Buffalo
2. Nile buffalo
3. Kobila buffalo
4. Natal buffalo
5. Equatorial buffalo
6. Lanceolate buffalo
7. Matschie’s buffalo
8. Bechuana buffalo
9. Griant's buffalo
Hippopotamus's are social animals and live in groups of up to 30 individuals called...
Pods or bloats
How many hours of sleep does a giraffe need a day?
30 minutes to 2 hours a day and a few short power naps lasting 5-10 minutes long.
How do they excrete the salt that they take in when they swallow seawater with their food?
Specialized nasal glands that remove the salt from the blood and expel it through their nostrils.
How many lions are left in the world?
As few as 23,000 lions left in the wild. In fact, lions have disappeared from over 90% of their historical range.
What human disease is currently affecting buffalos?
Tuberculosis
What is the biggest threat to hippopotamus's?
Habitat loss due to human activities such as agriculture, dam building, and logging.
Beneath their spots are large blood vessels used for cooling off (thermal regulation)
Their scientific name is "Spheniscus Demersus" meaning...
Diving wedges