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African Wildlife

Africa is home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and gorillas. National parks protect them, like the Serengeti and Kruger.

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Every year over a million wildebeest migrate across the Serengeti.

All about African Wildlife

Africa is home to some of the most famous wild animals on Earth, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and gorillas. Many of them live in savannas, rainforests and deserts across the continent.

National parks such as the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Kruger in South Africa protect wildlife and their habitats. Many African animals face threats from poaching, habitat loss and conflict with people, so conservation work is very important.

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Real-life uses of African Wildlife

  • Supporting wildlife tourism and safari trips
  • Protecting animals through national parks and conservation groups
  • Teaching people about the role big animals play in ecosystems

Frequently asked questions about African Wildlife

Where do lions live in Africa?

Mostly in savannas and grasslands, especially in eastern and southern Africa.

What is the Great Migration?

The annual movement of over a million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of grass and water.

Which African animal is the largest land animal?

The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth.