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African Plain
All animals that live in the African plain!
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8th Grade
02/18/2009

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Lion
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The Lion is a large carniorous feline mammal of Africa. The male has a large mane unlike the females.
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Elephant
Definition
An Elaphant the largest land mammal and gows to about 3500-4500lbs. and the average height is about 12 feet. They have a long trunk that is used to grasp food, clean itself, show affection, move objects in the way and many other tasks.
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Zebra
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The zebra looks similar to a horse only it is black and white striped.
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Zebra
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The zebra looks similar to a horse only it is black and white striped.
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Cheetah
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The Cheetah is a carnivor with amazing speed up to 75 mph. The cheetah can reach from not moving at all to 60 mph. in just 6 seconds.
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Gazelle
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The gazelle prey mammal. The Gazelle looks similar to a deer and can reach running speeds of 50mph.
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Antelope
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The Antelope is also similar to the deer and to the Gazelle.
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Ostrich
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The Ostrich can sprint up to 43 mph. It is a large bird.
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White Rhino
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The white rhino is the largest Rhino out of all the others. They have a large horn on their nose for protection.
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Hippo
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The Hippo spends most of its life in the water. It's jaws are so big that it could swallow a human whole!!!
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Okapi
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The okapi looks like a mix between a Zebra, Kangaroo, Moose, Koala, Donkey, and a Horse.
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African Wild Dogs
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African wild Dogs look like wolves and house pet dogs. They hunt in packs/groups and are highly social.
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Topi
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The Topi is like the Gazzelle, Deer, and Antelope.
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waterbuck
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The waterbuck are the largest species of antelope.
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Bongo
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The Bongo is the largest and most colorful antelope.
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Yellow-backed Duiker
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Look like a mix between a pig, Deer, Porkipine, and a Koala.
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