Habitat & range
Where Do Huntsman Spider Live – Huntsman Spider Habitat
Huntsman spiders are found in many parts of the world, including Australia, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. In Australia, they…
Region
Africa
Animals found in Africa, and every article about them.
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Articles
Adaptations
Lion adaptations: how lions hunt, share and survive
Lions survive by teamwork. Prides stalk big prey together, manes signal health to rivals and mates, and desert lions get…
Anatomy & appearance
What Is An Okapi
The okapi was first discovered by Europeans in 1901 when British explorer Harry Johnston came across it during his expedition…
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
Adaptations of a cheetah: how it is built for speed
Cheetahs are built for short, fast chases: a bendy spine, grippy claws, a steering tail, big nostrils and an inner…
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 compared with a human?
A 2017 study measured chimp muscle and found it about 1.35 times stronger than human muscle of the same size.…
Strength & bite force
How strong is a lion?
A captive lioness bit a sensor with 1,594 newtons, about 163 kg of force. Male lions weigh 150 to 260…
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…
Records & rankings
How tall is a giraffe?
Adult male giraffes grow up to 5.5 m (18 ft) tall and females up to 4.3 m (14 ft). A…