Big cats
Region
Africa
Animals found in Africa, and every article about them.
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Animals: Africa
Big cats
Camels
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus 
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes 
Common ostrich
Struthio camelus 
Crocodiles
Eagles
Elephants
Fennec fox
Vulpes zerda 
Foxes
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis 
Golden eagle
Aquila chrysaetos 
Gorillas
Hawks
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius 
Huntsman spiders
Lion
Panthera leo 
Okapi
Okapia johnstoni 
Owls
Penguins
Pufferfish
Red fox
Vulpes vulpes 
Rhinos
Sulcata tortoise
Centrochelys sulcata 
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…
Adaptations
Snow leopard adaptations, and how scientists came to know the “ghost of the mountains”
Snow leopards survive the high mountains of Asia with a huge tail, furry snowshoe paws and a big warming nose.…
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…
Life cycle & reproduction
Eagle’s Reproduction: How Do Eagles Reproduce?
Eagle is a large bird of prey belonging to the family of Accipitridae. They are well known for their unmatched…
Pet care
A Guide to Caring for and Raising a Baby Puffer Fish
Picture those hours after a long, grueling day at work. All you want to do is relax, and you’re looking…
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…