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The _______ is a small mammal that lives in colonies. They can survive dangerous scorpion stings, but must watch out for eagles.
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The _____ is the only kind of lizard that can climb any surface - even glass! Some people even have pets of the leopard species of this lizard.
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The _______ is the tallest land animal on earth. This animal’s neck alone is as tall as a grown man.
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The ____________ is a large animal whose name means “water horse” in African languages. They can defeat crocodiles in battles. They’re huge, clocking in at nearly two tons and can run at 19 miles an hour. Bet you didn’t know that!
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The _____ ______ is a badger species found only in Africa that can actually survive killer bee stings. They use a bird called a honey guide to get to the killer bee hives, then slash it open. This is a symbiotic relationship.
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The __________ can move their eyes in any direction, one eye looking one way and the other looking somewhere else. They can also change color within 20 seconds.
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The _____ ______ is a badger species found only in Africa that can actually survive killer bee stings. They use a bird called a honey guide to get to the killer bee hives, then slash it open. This is a symbiotic relationship.
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Large groups of __________, along with zebras, take a yearly migration in massive numbers. These grazers cross rivers during migrations - but itś no easy task. Crocodiles often lie in wait just below the surface.
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This jet black snake, the _____ _____, is one of the most dangerous. It can reach speeds of 12 mph, and can kill a person within an hour of poison.
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The _____ is one of the most endangered animals in the world. They have large horns on their heads, and charge when threatened.
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19
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The ____ is often referred to as “the King of the Jungle,” even though it lives on the savannah. They are the only big cats with large masses of fur around their necks.
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The _____ is a somewhat small but dangerous mammal. They have four species: Spotted, Stripe, Brown, and Aardwolf. Even though people think they’re dogs, they’re more closely related to cats.
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The _____, a kind of striped horse-like animal, is striped with distinctive black and white. Their stripes are a kind of camouflage that keep them from being attacked by lions.
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The large ________ is the largest land animal alive today. They have large teeth sticking out of their mouths, and big ears.
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Many species of ______, one of the world’s fastest birds of prey, are in the air above Africa. In the 1970’s, they became extremely endangered because of a pesticide known as DDT.
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7
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The ______ is one of the largest monkeys on earth. They come in five species: Chacma, Guinea, Hamadryas, Olive, and Yellow.
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The ____ _________ is the largest reptile in the world, second only to its saltwater cousin. They carry their babies, once hatched, safely away from monitor lizards to water - in their mouths.
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The _______ is a wild pig species with huge tusks. When in danger, they use their tails as flags to warn their babies.
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14
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The _______ is a small mammal that lives in colonies. They can survive dangerous scorpion stings, but must watch out for eagles.
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16
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A _______ can reach speeds of 70 mph. It’s the fastest land animal in the world. In some cases, they can be so desperate to get an antelope for their cubs that they’ll actually run out of breath and die trying to catch one.
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The ________ is a digger that uses strong claws to break termite mounds. The mounds are made out of termite saliva and dung, which dries to be as hard as concrete. (It’s true!) This animal is the first in the dictionary. It lives up to 18 years in th
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