Elephant, tiger, lion, nilgai, crocodile..
The big five was originally named as the five most African animals hunted for sport. Now days has more to do with the animals you see on safari being Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Black Rhino and Leopard.
The Big Five is the name given to the five biggest gangs in South African prisons.
Lion,elephant,rhino,buffalo,giraph
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Name two big housing projects that have contributed to the loss of flora and fauna in India
The caracal, cheetah, crocodile, elephant, and hippopotumus are five large animals, amongst others.
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Because they are the biggest/most charismatic species in Africa. And five makes an easy enough list to remember, you can count them off on your fingers. It might just as well have been the big-anything. Strike the Leopard(you've already got the biggest cat) and have the big four. Add the Eland, the biggest antelope and you have the big six.
Dogs and bears.
The big five animals of Kenya, I believe are, Lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros.
The Big Five: - African Elephant - Black rhinoceros - Buffalo - Lion - Leopard
The big five are lions, leopards, black rhino, cape buffalo and African elephant. These were named because of hunters who decided that these were the 5 top trophy animals on African safari. There is more information about African safaris and the big the five, including the small five on Nothing But Adventure.