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Shiko Nguru
Illustrated by Michael Machira
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Shiko Nguru
Illustrated by Michael Machira
Simba
Lion – bravery and leadership
Princess Leopard Leopard – athletic and fierce
Rhinoboy Rhinocerous – tough and loyal
Buff Buffalo – no Amazing Animal Abilities – yet …
Orphanage
Africa’s “Big Five” is the name given to the five African animals that were once the most difficult and dangerous for a person to hunt. These amazing wild animals still make Africa their home, but these days, visitors photograph them rather than hunt them! They are:
Lion
Males are larger, but it’s the females who often do the hunting.
Leopard
Leopards tend to live alone and mostly hunt at night.
They are hard to spot because leopards are well-camouflaged!
Rhino’s horns are made of the same material as our nails!
Their eyesight is poor, so they rely on their very strong sense of smell.
Elephant
Elephants are the largest land mammal in the world! They can run quickly, but can’t jump.
Cape buffaloes guard their homes fiercely.
They’re strong swimmers.