1. Monkeys Monkeys are primates, which means they are prepared for life in trees. Monkeys have thumbs on their hands and feet Have facial features much like humans Monkeys have excellent eyesight !

2. Zebras Zebras live on the African plains. They share the grasslands with giraffes and are hunted by lions. Zebras are members of the horse family. They have stripes to help them blend in with their surroundings.

3. Elephants Elephants are the biggest land animals. Elephants can weigh as much as 60 adults and can be as tall as a school bus! Tusks are long teeth that grow out of their mouths. Elephants eat ONLY plants, and grab their food with their trunks. Trunks are made out of muscle.

4. Rhinoceros’ are endangered which means they are at high risk of dying out in the wild. It is the most endangered mammal in the world! They are warm-blooded, which means they always stay about the same temperature. They live in the savannas of Africa (grassland areas with trees).

5. Giraffes can live to be more than 30 years in captivity. In the wild, do not live more than 25 years. Each giraffe has a unique pattern. Their enemies are lions and even HUMANS!!!!!!!

6. Kangaroo Kangaroos live in Australia. They live together in “mobs”. The male is called a buck. The baby is called a joey. As it hops, its tail helps it to balance.

7. Leopards Leopards are large cats that are good hunters.Leopards are large cats that are good hunters. Leopards can be found in forests,deserts,and snow mountains.Leopards can be found in forests,deserts,and snow mountains. Sometimes leopards can be all black.Sometimes leopards can be all black. Their good eyes help them with hunting.Their good eyes help them with hunting.

8. Lions may be king, but it is not the largest cat!Lions may be king, but it is not the largest cat! Male lions have manes and are larger than females.Male lions have manes and are larger than females. A lions roar can be heard 5 miles away.A lions roar can be heard 5 miles away. Lions live together in prides.Lions live together in prides.

9. Tigers Their coats are striped. Tigers have 30 teeth. Tigers are the largest cats in the world! Tigers do not purr!

10. Hippo Hippo Lives in Africa Lives in Africa and loves water! and loves water! Water keeps hippos cool and protects their skin from sunburn. Water keeps hippos cool and protects their skin from sunburn. Hippos don’t swim, but can stay under water for 6 minutes. Hippos don’t swim, but can stay under water for 6 minutes. They eat plants with their 4 tusks inside their mouths. They eat plants with their 4 tusks inside their mouths.

11. Did you know that cheetahs do not roar???Did you know that cheetahs do not roar??? They use chirping sounds toThey use chirping sounds to show how they feel. show how they feel. Cheetah’s claws do not retract (go in).Cheetah’s claws do not retract (go in). Cheetah’s are meat eaters.Cheetah’s are meat eaters. They eat gazelles and They eat gazelles and impalas. impalas.