Archive : Mammals

HippopotamusIt is their love of water that earned these animals the name “hippopotamus,” which traces its origins to the Greek language. “Hippos,” mean horse, and “potamus” means river, combining to make the name “river horse.” Given that they can spend up to two thirds...

Zebras are a type of African animal that resembles a horse that is known for its black and white stripes. There are three types of zebras – the Plains zebra also known as the Burchell’s zebra, the Mountain zebra, and the Grevy’s zebra. The Plains zebra and the Grevy Zebra can be found in East Africa....

African elephants are divided into two subspecies, savannah and forest. They are found in savannah zones south of the Sahara Desert in 37 different coutries and in the rain forests of central Africa. The male elephant stands as tall as 12 feet tall from shoulder to ground, weighing as much as 12,000...

Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the largest cats of the Panthera genus, which includes lions, jaguars, and leopards. Tigers can reach a length of 11 feet and weigh up to 660 pounds. Like other cats, tigers are carnivorous predators. While the coloring of tigers can vary slightly, most tigers have vertical...