Lions might be the rulers of the savannah, but even kings get lonely sometimes. These big cats are the only ones that live in large groups, and they’ve got good reason to do so. From keeping safe to forming hunting teams, lions get more done together. But even though they’re at the top of the food chain, it doesn’t mean lions aren’t in danger. Their population has halved in the last 25 years. Find out how old a lion is when it learns to roar, the tricks they’ve learnt to take down prey five times taller than them, and why teamwork is vital to saving them.
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African Buffalo
Buffalos have a reputation as one of the most dangerous animals in the Big Five. They’re known for their fiery temperament and destructive horns, which they use with precision to fight for dominance and attack their enemies. But could these brutes have an Achilles heel?
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Cheetahs: Fight for survival
It’s no secret that a cheetah’s superpower is its unbeatable speed. But did you know that this is also its downfall? Designed for agility, cheetahs can disappear into the distance at speeds up to 130 kilometres per hour. The naturally shy creatures will go to extreme lengths to avoid confrontatio...
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Hippos
For a land mammal, hippos spend a significantly long time submerged in water – 16 hours a day to be precise. They weigh up to 1 800 kilograms and are unable to swim, so it might seem easier to stay on land. Yet hippos are considered amphibious, and even give birth to their young underwater.
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