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When you start researching an African safari, the term "Big Five" often crops up. The "Big 5" refers to the African: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo. Why not the hippo, gorilla or giraffeyou may ask? Are they not large as well? How about the cheetah -- that would be an animal you would probably like to see as much as a buffalo. Well, the term "big five" was actually coined by big game hunters (not safari tour operators). It refers to the difficulty in bagging these large animals, mostly due to their ferocity when cornered and shot at.
Safari tour operators simply took the phrase "big 5" and turned it into a marketing term. A shame really since I've been on more than one safari where guides have sped past a giraffe en route to buffalo, simply because it was assumed I'd like to see the "big five" over anything else. A poll I conducted shows that I am not alone in finding a giraffe infinitely more exciting to spot than a Cape buffalo.
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What could be the endangered species?
The most endangered species is the big cats because people are destroying there habitats.If this keeps going on the big cats will be extict like the dinosours.After the big cats are extict more other types of animals will be endangered,even your favorite animal.You can help stop this from happening and in stead of making more animals dissappear.Lets make more animals or species.
What animals are group oriented?
Elephants, wolves, some big cat species, hermit crabs, fish, and generally dogs.
Can ants kill other animals?
While some species of ants have venom that can kill small animals and insects, most ants are not able to kill larger animals. However, certain species of army ants are known to overwhelm larger prey in groups and can potentially kill them.
How big are sea rats?
"Sea rats" do not actually exist as a specific species. It may be a colloquial or regional term used for a variety of animals found near the sea. If you are referring to marine mammals or rodents in coastal areas, their size can vary greatly depending on the specific species.
Can humans and animals procreate with each other?
No, different species of animals cannot procreate with each other; this is part of the definition of "species". There are some minor exceptions between very closely related species, such as horses and donkeys, the offspring of which are mules, but unless they are extremely closely related (such as the big cats), such offspring are usually sterile.With plants it gets a little weirder, though even there hybrids are often (but not always) sterile.
Why big five called the big five?
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.
Did Teddy Roosevelt kill a lot of animals in Africa?
Yes. He killed a total of 296 animals during his 11-month hunting expedition in Africa. This included nine lions and five elephants.
What is Africa's big five?
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.
What is the big 5 in Kenya?
The big five animals of Kenya, I believe are, Lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros.
Which are the big five animals in Zimbabwe?
Lion,elephant,rhino,buffalo,giraph
Why are polar animals big?
Not all are big. Polar bears, whales and a few fish species are the only animals that are big living in the polar regions. All other animals, from caribou and muskox of the North to the penguins of the South are relatively small in stature.
What are kenyas big 5 animals?
The caracal, cheetah, crocodile, elephant, and hippopotumus are five large animals, amongst others.
Name the big five animals of India?
Elephant, tiger, lion, nilgai, crocodile..
What kind of animals live along the Amazon river?
Piranhas and big snakes. Over 3000 species of fish
What are some animals in Kenya?
The Big Five: - African Elephant - Black rhinoceros - Buffalo - Lion - Leopard
What is hunting Africa's big 5?
Africa's "big 5" are the five dangerous game species in Africa. They are elephant, white rhino, leopard, lion, and hippo
What is the basic information about big five in Africa?
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.
