A herd of giraffe in Africa. It doesn’t come to a surprise that drinking is when a giraffe is at its most vulnerable state. That is why giraffe have an ability to gain most of their water content from the leaves they eat, though they do still need to drink now and then. As you...
Hippos submerged in an African river. Photo credit: Duncan MacDonald. Have you ever wondered how animals protect themselves from the sun, especially under the blistering sun in the Africa? Humans suffer with sunburn and sun damage when exposed to the suns harmful UV rays. We have to wear sun screen and clothes to protect ourselves....
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are remarkable predators that are known for their incredible speed and agility. They can hit top speeds up to 60-70mph, all thanks to their aerodynamic bodies, long legs, flexible spine and semi retractable claws to help with traction. The name Cheetah comes from the Sanskrit word “chitraka”, which means “the spotted one”....
Have you ever looked at a Cheetahs eyes and ever given the black marking around the eyes a second thought? These distinctive markings are called black ‘tear stripes’. They run from the eyes to the mouth and are thought to protect the eyes from the sun’s glare. It is also believed to provide the same...
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