The wild world of the African Savannah is as fascinating as it is ancient, its rituals coming from innumerable repetitions over the many millennia. The dance of predator and prey, of animals and plants and earth is one that predates humanity. What do you know of this ancient animal kingdom?
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What is the average weight of a newborn lion cub?
3.5 pounds / 1.6 kg
11 pounds / 5 kg
15 pounds / 7 kg
6.5 pounds / 3 kg
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The elephant's trunk has 6 main uses, which of the following is NOT one of its functions?
Attracting the opposite sex
Used as a 'whip' to frighten other animals
Collecting food from the floor
Taking in water
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How long will it take for a giraffe calf to be able to walk on its own?
48 hours
1-2 weeks
20 minutes
3-4 days
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One of the largest of Africaโs cats, this feline spends its days lounging in the sun. It hunts big game such as zebra and wildebeest.
Tiger
Lion
Cheetah
Leopard
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True or False: The rhino uses its horn to locate plants hidden underground
Ostriches can reach up to 45 mph (70 km/h). They do not stick their heads in the sand but they do check on their eggs and that caused people to think that.
Why was the African buffalo never domesticated by man?
Its dangerous and unpredictable nature
It was considered too lazy to be of help
It was considered holy by most African tribes
Its muscles are too weak
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What is the name of the animal, common to Africa?
Grey crowned crane
Golden Quail
Rufous-necked hornbill
African peafowl
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Which animal shares a close ancestor with the hippopotamus?
The Rhino
The Tortoise
The Whale
The Pig
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Which of these is not true about the zebra?
They are born of a union between wild donkeys and wild horses
Each zebra has a unique pattern
It's faster than most of its predators
It can sleep standing up
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What is the African wild dog known for?
Being perhaps the best hunter in the world
Lives alone
Lives up to 40 years
The most preyed upon animal in Africa
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The term 'The Big Five' refers to...
The five animals hardest to hunt in Africa
The five biggest nature preserves in Africa
The five biggest forests in Africa
The five biggest animals in Africa
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