They are the largest land animals, with some weighing over 6,000 kg.
ELEPHANTS. Fun detail: They have strong trunks that can pick up small objects and suck up water.
They can run up to 60 miles per hour (97 km/h) – faster than most cars!
Cheetah. Fun Detail: They have special pads on their feet that help them grip the ground as they run.
They are very intelligent and can even use tools, like sponges, to protect their snouts while hunting.
Dolphins. Fun Detail: They sleep with one eye open to stay alert for danger!
They are the tallest animals on land, standing up to 18 feet tall!
Giraffes. A giraffe's neck is 6 feet long, but it has the same number of neck vertebrae (7) as a human.
They can jump over 3 meters (10 feet) in a single leap!
Kangaroos. Fun Detail: They use their tails for balance while hopping and can’t move backward easily.
They are birds, but they can’t fly. Instead, they are expert swimmers!
Penguins. Fun Detail: Some penguins can dive to depths of over 500 meters (1,640 feet) in search of food.
They are known as "the king of the jungle," but they live in grasslands and savannas, not jungles.
Lions. Fun Detail: A lion's roar can be heard up to 5 miles (8 kilometers) away!
They have stripes on their fur that are unique to each individual, like human fingerprints!
Tigers. Fun Detail: They can leap up to 30 feet (9 metres) in a single bound when hunting.
They all have different pattern of stripes.
Zebras. Fun Detail: Zebras' stripes help them camouflage in the wild and confuse predators.
They can turn their heads almost 270 degrees to spot prey.
Owls. Fun Detail: Their feathers are soft, which helps them fly silently to catch their prey.
They are the slowest mammals on Earth, moving at a maximum of 0.03 miles per hour (0.05 km/h)!
Sloth. Fun Detail: They spend most of their time hanging upside down from trees, using their long claws to stay put.
They are gentle giants, and they share about 98% of their DNA with humans!
Gorillas. Fun Detail: They live in groups led by a dominant male, known as the silverback.
