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Savanna

Savanna Habitat

Savannas are a type of grassland with scattered trees and tall grasses. They are typically found in tropical regions near the equator. Due to this, the climate is hot all throughout the year. Savannas have two seasons, hot and dry. The wet season typically occurs during the summer months, and the dry season occurs mostly in the winter months. The savanna is home to a diverse array of animals, including predators such as lions and cheetahs, as well as smaller animals like zebras and buffalos.


Savanna Animals

Cape Buffalo

Buffalo

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Mass: 600-900 kg
Height: 1.4 m

Conservation Status: Near Threatened

Interesting Fact: Cape buffalos are social animals that live in large herds. Within each herd, there is a complex social hierarchy, known as the dominance hierarchy. Buffalos will often engage in head-butting contests to establish dominance, and will aggressively defend their place in the hierarchy against challengers.

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Cheetah

Cheetah

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Mass: 40-60 kg
Height: 80 cm

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Interesting Fact: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on earth, with a top speed of 130 km/h. However, cheetahs are not able to sustain high speeds for very long and can only maintain their top speed for a few hundred yards before they get exhausted.

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Crocodile

Crocodile

Classification: Reptile
Diet: Carnivore
Mass: Up to 1000 kg
Length: Up to 6 m

Conservation Status: Least Concern

Interesting Fact: Crocodiles have existed for around 200 million years. They are considered to be one of the oldest living species on Earth and have survived multiple mass extinctions throughout their history.

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Elephant

Elephant

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Mass: 6000 kg
Height: 3-4 m

Conservation Status: Endangered

Interesting Fact: Elephants have the largest brain of any land animal, with an average weight of around 5 kilograms in adult elephants. This large brain size is thought to contribute to their high level of intelligence, social complexity, and emotional depth.

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Giraffe

Giraffe

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Mass: Up to 1900 kg
Height: 5-6 m

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Interesting Fact: Newborn giraffes are able to stand up and even run an hour after they are born.

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Lion

Lion

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Mass: 130-190 kg
Height: 1.2 m

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Interesting Fact: Lions are the only cats that live in large social groups. These groups are called prides and usually consists of 10-15 lions. In each pride, females do most of the hunting, while males defend the territory and protect the pride from other predators.

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Zebra

Zebra

Classification: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Mass: 400 kg
Height: 1.3 m

Conservation Status: Near Threatened

Interesting Fact: Zebra stripes are not only for decoration. They are also used to repel flies, evade predators, and absorb heat.

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