My Zoo Book: Africa! Test Your Knowledge

Ostrich! Did you know all these birds are in the same family known as ratites.

Greater flamingo are born grey! Part of their diet is shrimp which gives them their pink colouration.

Porcupines have around 30,000 quills made of keratin.

The tiger is not found in Africa. Tigers are native to Asia, particularly in countries like India, Russia, and Indonesia. They are known for their distinctive orange coat with black stripes and are the largest species of cat in the world. While Africa is home to other wild cats such as the caracal, leopard, and lion, the tiger is not found on the African continent.

Did you also know that each zebra has a unique pattern - no two zebra are the same.

A serval can leap up to 3 meters to catch birds. Servals are known for their incredible jumping ability, which allows them to pounce on their prey from a great distance. This impressive leaping ability is due to their long legs and strong muscles, enabling them to reach heights that most other cats cannot. With a leap of 3 meters, servals can easily catch birds that may be flying above them, making them highly skilled hunters in their natural habitat.

A giraffe's tongue can be 45cm long to help reach the leaves of the highest trees.

Nyala make a sharp dog-like bark to warn off predators.

The current conservation status of the leopard tortoise is "Least concern." This means that the species is not currently at risk of extinction. The population of leopard tortoises is stable, and there are no major threats to their survival. They have a wide distribution range and are adaptable to various habitats, which contributes to their least concern status.

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