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1. These African animals, as a colony, build huge mounds of dirt in which they live. A colony actually contains millions of individual animals. What could these tiny animals be?
2. These animals have sharp, needle-like teeth through which a toxin is expressed. They are smooth bodied, long and lean, with heads covered in shields. They can come in colors from white to black and all colors and patterns in between. What is the common name of this dark eyed beauty?
3. Oh no, there is a group of birds, mostly black, with fluffy down on their heads instead of feathers. They have huge beaks and talons. They are feeding on the body of some other animal who was most likely killed the night before. What type of scavenger bird am I seeing?
4. I've always thought of this next animal as the tallest animal but my guide refers to them as one of the even-toed ungulates. This stately animal is light brown with darker brown patches. They have legs like stilts, long necks and a tiny looking head which grazes at the treetop. What is this stretched animal called?
5. I asked our guide that if there are even-toed ungulates, are there odd-toed ungulates? I thought I was being funny but he said yes! I look and see a horse. Well, I thought it was a horse. With a closer look I see stripes. They had a short bushy mane and travel in herds. What is this snappy dresser's name?
6. I can't help but notice the next animal looks like a soldier, dressed for battle. He is covered with scales and is mostly a dusty brown color to blend with the environment. They can protect themselves with a smelly oil they can emit if threatened. What is this well protected animal?
7. Next is a herd of the most beautiful, delicate looking creatures. They have pointy horns and are mostly gray/brown with white undersides. They have short, fluffy tails and long, slender legs. They look so dainty until they flee like the wind. What are these surprisingly fast, yet delicate animals called? (Hint: think tennis shoe brand)
8. The largest animal in Africa is the African bush elephant. They can be up to 13 feet tall and weigh up to 12,000 pounds. African elephants have been hunted for their tusks for centuries. But who wears the tusks in the family?
9. This next animal is usually found near the water. They use the water to cool their very large bodies. They also emit an oil that coats their bodies to keep their skin from burning. They are considered the most dangerous mammal in Africa and you don't want to confuse their large cumbersome size with slowness. What is the name of this large animal?
10. Upon returning to the lodge, our guide tells us of a few animals we didn't get a chance to see. Due to the arid nature of our locale, we didn't see any primates. What is the largest ape the guide would have told us about?
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