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Grasslands & savannas
Meet the animals of grasslands & savannas and read what we know about how they live there.
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Animals: Grasslands & savannas
American bison
Bison bison 
Asian elephant
Elephas maximus 
Bengal tiger
Panthera tigris tigris 
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus 
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes 
Common ostrich
Struthio camelus 
Coyote
Canis latrans 
Deer
Elephants
Elk
Cervus canadensis 
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis 
Golden eagle
Aquila chrysaetos 
Grasshoppers
Gray wolf
Canis lupus 
Hamsters
Hawks
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius 
Kangaroos
Komodo dragon
Varanus komodoensis 
Ladybugs
Lion
Panthera leo 
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus 
Orb-weaver spiders
Praying mantis
Red fox
Vulpes vulpes 
Sulcata tortoise
Centrochelys sulcata 
Tiger
Panthera tigris 
Viceroy butterfly
Limenitis archippus 
White rhino
Ceratotherium simum Articles
Anatomy & appearance
African vs Asian elephant: how to tell them apart
Big ears or small? Two trunk fingers or one? A side-by-side guide to telling African savanna, African forest and Asian…
Comparisons
How big is a lion? Size and weight compared with a tiger and a human
A male lion weighs 150 to 260 kg and stands about 1.2 m at the shoulder. See how lions measure…
Speed
How fast can a cheetah run?
The fastest cheetah ever tracked in the wild hit 93 km/h (58 mph). Here is how scientists measured it, why…
Adaptations
Sunda tiger: adaptations, size, and why it is so endangered
The Sunda tiger is the smallest living tiger. Meet its key adaptations, see how big it gets, and learn why…
Behaviour
Will a lion eat another lion?
Lions kill other lions fairly often, mostly cubs after new males take over a pride, but they rarely eat them.…
Records & rankings
How big is an ostrich compared to a human? (Height chart)
A male ostrich stands 2.1 to 2.7 m tall, up to about a metre taller than an average man, and…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a kangaroo?
The 3 key adaptations of a kangaroo, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a quiz…
Lifespan
How Long Do Orb Spiders Live? Lifespan of These Fascinating Arachnids
Have you ever wondered how long orb spiders live? These spiders are famous for their beautiful, round webs and are…
Anatomy & appearance
What Is a Chicken Hawk? How to Tell the 3 Hawks Apart
A shadow sweeps across a backyard. The hens scatter and someone shouts “chicken hawk!” But which bird was it? There…
Senses
How far can a lion smell? (Lion vs dog vs bear)
Nobody has measured how far a lion can smell. Here is what lions really use their noses for, and how…
Predators & threats
Hawk Predators: 6 Predators That Eat Hawks | What preys on Hawks?
Hawks are fascinating birds of prey known for their hunting skills, keen eyesight, and powerful beaks and talons. They often…
Diet & feeding
What Do Elks Eat? Understanding the Feeding Habits and Adaptability of These Majestic Herbivores
Elk are the majestic creatures. They are herbivorous animals with a diverse and adaptable diet. Their feeding habits vary according…