Anatomy & appearance
Are Komodo Dragons Venomous – Can a Komodo Dragon kill a human
Komodo dragons are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. With their massive size and unique appearance, they have…
Habitat
Savanna
Meet the animals of savanna and read what we know about how they live there.
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Articles
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of an elephant?
Elephants survive with a trunk of about 150,000 muscle bundles, heat-shedding ears, cushioned tiptoe feet, six sets of molars and…
Life cycle & reproduction
How long is an elephant pregnant for?
Elephants are pregnant for about 18 to 22 months, with a measured average of about 640 days. It is the…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a lion?
Lions survive by teamwork. Prides stalk big prey together, manes signal health to rivals and mates, and desert lions get…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a giraffe: how the tallest animal makes its height work
A giraffe's key adaptations are its 1.8 m neck, a heart that pumps at nearly twice human blood pressure, a…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of a cheetah?
The 3 key adaptations of a cheetah, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a quiz…
Speed
How fast can an elephant run?
Elephants have been timed at up to about 25 km/h (15 mph). The popular 40 km/h figure for African elephants…
Speed
How Fast can a Hippo Run – Hippo Speed
Hippos are often regarded as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable animals in Africa, yet it is also one…
Comparisons
Tiger vs lion: who would win?
Wild tigers and lions never meet, so nobody really knows who would win. On paper the tiger is heavier on…
Comparisons
How strong is a chimpanzee? You vs a chimp, by the numbers
Chimp muscle makes about 1.35 times the force and power of human muscle of the same size (O'Neill et al.…
Strength & bite force
How strong is a lion? Bite force, paw strike and what is really measured
A captive lioness bit a sensor with 1,594 newtons, about 163 kg of force. No one has ever measured a…
Conservation & population
How many giraffes are there in the world?
About 140,000 giraffes live wild in Africa, according to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation's 2025 count. The IUCN lists the giraffe…