[COMPENDIUM African Buffalo] Buffalo are very dangerous animals! They prefer dense cover and will need to have a lasting water supply in their habitat. Feeding on grass, they can eat much more quickly than other African herbivores due to the use of its tongue & wide incisor row.
[COMPENDIUM African Elephant] The African Elephant is the largest living animal on land!  As a herbivore they'll eat herbs and leaves, but they have an incredible diet and can eat up to 450 kilograms of food a day! They'll only properly digest 40% of that though. Make sure to have plenty of water, they can drink over 190 litres a day!
[COMPENDIUM Cheetah] The cheetah can be found in most parts of Africa and is the holder of the fastest land speed of any living animal reaching up to 75 miles per hour!  Cheetahs are less aggressive than other feline which means that they can be tamed; unfortunately cubs are sometimes sold illegally as pets.
[COMPENDIUM Chimpanzee] The common chimpanzee is a species of great ape. Their arms when extended are one and a half times as long as their body's height! They'll make tools to acquire food while also being able to organise complex hunting strategies that will require cooperation from other chimpanzees. Most of their diet consists of fruit.
[COMPENDIUM Crocodile] A crocodile is a large aquatic reptile that can be found in the tropics of Africa, Asia, the Americas & Australia. Their diet consists of other reptiles, fish and mammals. Their bite is much stronger than any other animal! They are the most powerful predators in their environments and have even been seen attacking sharks!
[COMPENDIUM Giraffe] The giraffe is the tallest living animal on land; their height can reach about 20 feet! Due to their great size they prefer areas with plenty of acacia trees as they can reach parts of the tree that other herbivores cannot. They eat about 65 lb of food daily if times get hard they can survive on just 15 lb!
[COMPENDIUM Gorilla] The Gorillas DNA is very similar to a human, between 95 - 99%! Ground dwellers, they can often be seen in tropical or subtropical forests in Africa. Mountain gorillas will eat foliage while others in different areas will eat termites & ants. Some researchers believe that the gorilla has the capability to have religious sentiments & spiritual feelings.
[COMPENDIUM Hippopotamus] The hippopotamus is the third largest land mammal by weight, weighing up to 3 tonnes! As they feed on grass, they will often travel the same route to graze, however due to their weight they can have a significant impact on the land including keeping the land clear of vegetation and leaving their imprints on the ground.
[COMPENDIUM Lion] Lion populations are decreasing, the reason for the decline is not fully understood but conflicts with human and habitats are some of the concerns. The West African lion population is endangered. Their prey consists largely of mammals mostly wildebeest, zebras, buffalos and warthogs. But they'll stay away from large prey like giraffes due to a risk of injury.
[COMPENDIUM Meerkat] The Meerkat comes from the mongoose family and lives in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana. Mostly feeding on bugs, they can also eat lizards, snakes and even scorpions if pushed.
[COMPENDIUM Ostrich] An ostrich is a large flightless bird that can weigh up to 346 lb! Their diet includes seeds, shrubs, grass and fruit but they will occasionally eat insects too.
[COMPENDIUM Rhinoceros] There are five species of Rhino; two of these are native to Africa, three to southern Asia.  They are often hunted by humans for their horns which are illegally sold and used for ornamental or medicinal purposes. As herbivores, they feast mainly on leafy material or more fibrous plant matter if required.
[COMPENDIUM Zebra] Plains Zebras often choose treeless grasslands & savannah woodlands as their natural habitat. They'll often rely on rainfall to stay hydrated and will go on great journeys to follow the rain. The Zebra doesn't face any threat of extinction but some hunters do kill them for meat & their hide.
