
Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
The golden crown of feathers atop the Grey crowned crane’s head is not the only thing that distinguishes it from other cranes.
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Pink-backed Pelican
Pelecanus rufescens
The large skin pouch that hangs from the pelican’s bill sweeps up more than a gallon of water, along with a fish or two, at a time.
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Ostrich
Struthio camelus
It can deliver a powerful kick, if a predator gets too close.
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Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
While the rest of the mob scurries about rustling up grub, they take turns standing tall on a rock, termite mound or tree, looking out for danger.
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Masai Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi
The giraffe’s six foot long neck contains just seven bones, the same number as other mammals, including you.
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Lesser Kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis
Adult males, called bulls, generally live a solitary life, whereas females live in small groups.
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Lappet-faced Vulture
Torgos tracheliotos
With a wingspan up to nine feet wide, the lappet-faced vulture is the largest vulture in Africa.
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Crested Guineafowl
Guttera pucherani
Crested guineafowl stick close together in flocks for safety.
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Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
The cheetah plays an important role as a predator on the African savannah.
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African Painted Dog
Lycaon pictus
For African painted dogs, also known as wild dogs, cooperation is the name of the game and survival is the aim.
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African Lion
Panthera leo
Unlike other cats, lions live in social groups called prides that consist of a handful of related females and their young and a coalition of two to three males.
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Saddle-billed Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
They quickly strike to grasp or impale fish with its sharp bill
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Rüppell’s Griffon Vulture
Gyps rueppellii
Rüppell's griffon vulture is considered to be the highest-flying bird, with confirmed evidence of a flight at an altitude of 11,300 m (37,000 ft) above sea level.
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Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
Hippos can open their mouths about three times wider than people can.
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