FUN FACTS

ANTELOPES• Antelopes communicates via

a range of noises including loud barks, whistles, "moos" and trumpeting loud barks, whistles, "moos" and trumpeting.

• The horn of the antelope is valued for medicinal and magical powers.

• Antelope horns can grow to 5 ft (1.5 m) long.

ILAMA• The llama is known

to spit if threatened.

• Llamas are intelligent animals and can learn simple tasks.

HIPPOPOTAMUS• Recent DNA evidence suggests

that the hippopotamus is more closely related to cetaceans - Whales and Dolphins.

• A hippo is capable of biting a small boat in half.

• The hippo’s yawn is not a sign of sleepiness or boredom but is a threatening gesture.

• Hippos have killed more people in Africa than more than any other wild animal.

• The hippopotamus drinks up to 250 litres (56 gallons) in any 24 hours.

CHEETAH• Cheetahs were

trained by man for hunting as long as 3000 BC.

• A fully grown cheetah can reach speeds in excess of 60 mph.

CAMEL• The hump on the camel’s

back is a lump of fat.• Camels have 34 teeth.• The camel can go without

food and water for 3 to 4 days.

• Baby camels are born without a hump.

• Camels can close their nostrils to prevent sand from entering inside their nose.