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| Why do Zebras have stripes? There are many different theories as to why zebra have stripes; here are the three most common theories.
1) Zebras' stripes are like fingerprints with each and every zebra having a different set of stripes. When a female zebra gives birth she... ( added 56 days ago.) |
| Porcupine Facts Cape Porcupine
Latin Name: Hystrix africaeaustralis
Derivation of Name:
The name or word "Porcupine" comes from the French word "porc- pique" (thorny pig).
Weight: Both males and females weigh 20kg to 25kg.
Lifespan: 12... ( added 65 days 23 hours ago.) |
| Types of Snake Venom, Symptoms and Treatment WARNING ALL THE INFORMATION ON SNAKE-BITE TREATMENT IS THERE TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW TO MANAGE THESE EMERGENCIES. I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY LOSSES OR HARM DONE. Cytotoxic venom (cell destroying) Symptoms:
This venom... ( added 83 days 8 hours ago.) |
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| Leopard Facts Latin Name: Panthera pardus Weight: Females up to 60 kg. Males up to 90 kg Lifespan: 20 years Gestation: 110 days Habitat: The leopard is one of the most adaptable predators in Africa. They are able to survive in many different types of habitats... ( added 84 days 2 hours ago.) |
| Cheetah Facts Latin name: Acinonyx jubatus The cheetah is the fastest running mammal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 100 km/hour. From standstill to a sprint they can reach 70 km/hour in 2 seconds, then 100 km/hour in just 3 seconds! The cheetah can only... ( added 84 days 2 hours ago.) |
| Cape Buffalo Facts Latin Name: Syncerus caffer Weight: Females up to 700 kg. Males up to 1000 kg. Lifespan: 17 years Gestation Period: 11 months Habitat: Grassland and open woodlands Behaviour: The Cape buffalo is considered by many to be the most dangerous of the... ( added 84 days 2 hours ago.) |
| The Black Mamba Latin Name: Dendroaspis polylepis Age: Up to 12 years in captivity has been recorded. Colour: The body of the black mamba is grey to brown in colour. The only true black colour is the inside mouth lining. The black mamba is the largest venomous... ( added 84 days 2 hours ago.) |
| Hippo Facts Latin Name: Hippopotamus amphibius Lifespan: Both the males and females live up to 40 years of age. Sexual differentiation: The males are much larger than the females, reaching 3000 kg and the females about 2000 kg. The male's tusks (incisors) are... ( added 103 days 8 hours ago.) |
| Zebra Facts Burchell's Zebra Latin name: Equus burchellii Lifespan: Both the males and the females live up to 35 years of age. Weight: 300 to 320 kg for both sexes. Sexual differentiation: The male and female are similar in size. The male's genitals are not... ( added 104 days 1 hour ago.) |
| White Rhino Facts South Africa has two species of rhino, the Black rhino (Hook-lipped rhino) and the White rhino (Square-mouthed rhino). Of the two species, the white rhino has the highest population, numbering +- 4000 in the Kruger National Park and only 400 black... ( added 117 days 2 hours ago.) |
| Lion Facts Latin name: Panthera leo Weights and weight records: The average adult female weighs 160 kg. A really large female will reach 200 kg. The average adult male weighs 230 kg, with really large males reaching 280kg. The heaviest recorded wild lion in... ( added 129 days 8 hours ago.) |
| Giraffe Facts Latin Name: Giraffa camelopardalis How much does a Giraffe weigh? The males reach about 1400kg and the females about 1200kg. How many vertebras in a giraffes' neck? They have 7 neck vertebras, the same as all other mammals. For an adult each... ( added 134 days 4 hours ago.) |
| Elephant culling There are always huge debates as to whether the culling of elephant is ethical or not. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and in my opinion and many others, it MUST be done. If we don't cull we will still lose many 1000's of elephants as... ( added 137 days 1 hour ago.) |
| African Elephant Facts How much does an Elephant weigh? The average large Elephant bull reaches a weight of 5.5 tons. Some males can be as heavy as 6.5 tons. The females average about 3.5 to 4 tons. How old do Elephant get? The age will vary from one area to the next.... ( added 137 days 1 hour ago.) |
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