4. Largest of the African cats Lions are the most social of cat species forming prides of 3-30 males, females & cubs Males can weigh up to 225kg = @ 500 lbs
11. Cows have a mass up to 3.5 tons, and bulls 6.3 tons. Elephants occur in a wide range of habitats, the only requirements being shade, water, and ample food.
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14. Calves may be born at any time of the year, after a twenty-two month gestation period.
15. An elephant herd on the Masi Mara taken from a hot air balloon during the Delta goes to Kenya trip – summer of 2009
22. The most common species of monkey, Vervet’s are often found close to human habitation. Monkeys can carry Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) which is genetically similar to HIV
32. The warthog’s body is usually grey, but takes on the color of the local mud in which the animal frequently wallows. .
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34. Warthogs are predominately grazers and frequently kneel when eating. They take advantage of abandoned aardvark and porcupine burrows but occasionally dig their own.
36. Topi is one of the largest antelope. The shoulders are higher than the rump, body color is reddish brown to purplish red down the legs. Topi are often seen among other herding animals such as Blue Wildebeest and Plains Zebra.
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38. Herds usually consist of fifteen to thirty animals, but larger groups are not uncommon. Topi are grazers, preferring short grasses.
40. Tallest mammals in the world. Stroke – most common cause of death. Three species native to Kenya include: Reticulated giraffe Masi giraffe Kenyan giraffe
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42. When eating, they use their lips to pull twigs into the mouth while the tongue curls around them and strips the leaves off.
55. Herds of ten to fifteen animals are usual, but larger groupings are not uncommon. At night, they leave the water and follow pathways to grazing grounds.
60. The hyena is found in many different habitats but avoids the forest. Once considered to be a cowardly scavenger, research has shown that it is an efficient hunter.
61. Look for heavily built forequarters, a sloping back, round ears and a loping stride. Hyena’s live in family groups called clans, led by a female.
62. It lives in family groups, known as clans, which are lead by a female. The size of a clan varies from thee to fifteen or more individuals.
64. These baboons feed mainly on a variety of plants, but will also kill and eat small mammals such as young antelope and hares.
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66. The young infant clings to its mother’s chest for the first few weeks, but as it grows older, it rides on her back.
67. The Masi Mara in Kenya and the Serngeti in Tanzania are one continuous park. The reserve is home to a wide range of African mammals, reptiles and birds.
