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Animals Of Africa

Animals Of Africa . By: Mitchell McKellips ED. 205 Authors Bio Slide References Slide. FIN. Virtual Safari . This slide show will allow you to examine the Animals which call Africa home. . Black Rhino Cheetah Giraffe Leopard Lion Eland Impala Hippopotamus. FIN. Black Rhino.

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Animals Of Africa

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  1. Animals Of Africa By: Mitchell McKellips ED. 205 Authors Bio Slide References Slide FIN

  2. Virtual Safari • This slide show will allow you to examine the Animals which call Africa home. • Black Rhino • Cheetah • Giraffe • Leopard • Lion • Eland • Impala • Hippopotamus FIN

  3. Black Rhino • Native to Central and Eastern Africa • Rhino’s are Herbavores, meaning they only eat plants. • These animals are highly endangered only 3,610 were around in 2003. • These animals can survive up to 5 days without water! FIN

  4. Cheetah • Several isolated populations of Cheetah exist in Africa and Southern Asia. • Cheetah’s are carnivores, and rely mostly on hunting small animals for food. • Only 12,400 Cheetahs are found in the wild. • Cheetahs are the fastest land animal reaching up to 75 mph, but they can’t climb trees. FIN CHEETAH VIDEO!

  5. Giraffe • Giraffe’s are found in Central to South Africa. • They are herbivores who only eat the leaves off the tops of trees. • Giraffes aren’t endangered and are found all over the areas where foliage is dense. • Giraffes are the tallest land animals reaching heights of 20 feet tall. FIN

  6. Leopard • Mostly found in Sub-Saharan. • Leopards are carnivores, but rely and being stealthy more than strength. • Leopards numbers and population are steadily declining, causing them to be on the nearly threatened list. • Leopards are the only known big cat able to drag its prey into trees to eat. FIN

  7. Lion • Lions are found in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia. • Lions are very effective hunters, hunting in groups to take down there prey. • Lions are in decline. They have lost 30 to 50 percent of there population. • Lions are called the “Kings of the Jungle” and have been a world wide audience grabber since Roman times. FIN

  8. Eland • Most Eland are found in the plains of Sub-Saharan Africa. • Being a plains animal Eland mostly eat grasses and shrubs. • The Eland due to its large size are very good at defending themselves. So they are found all over. FIN

  9. Impala • The Impala is found all throughout Central and Southern Africa. • Impala are grazers and have the ability to survive in many different areas. • Impalas are found abundantly today, number upwards of 2,000,000. • Impala can jump distances of 33 feet and up to 9 feet high. FIN

  10. Hippopotamus • Found all throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, mostly found near water. • Mainly herbivore, known to eat animals if necessary. • Species have been declared in trouble. Due to vanishing habitat. • Known as the most ferocious animal in Africa. FIN

  11. About the Author • Born August 18, 1990 • Currently a sophomore at Grand Valley State University. • An Integrated Science major with an intention on becoming an elementary school teacher. • I love music and can play 6 instruments. FIN

  12. References • www.wikipedia.org • http://www.africanfauna.com/ • http://www.youtube.com/ FIN

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