fauna of our planet, in spite of all the efforts of man is still very rich.Many animal species lives at all latitudes, from the North Pole and Antarctica ending.In hot climates, especially a lot of them.Take, for Africa and its "big five".So we called five inhabitants of this continent: buffalo, rhino, leopard, elephant and, of course, the lion.In our temperate climates hot countries these animals are found only in zoos.And Africa for their native home, and you can meet them there in the wild.
Everyone knows "king of beasts" lion.Previously, these predators roamed the expanses of Eurasia, North America and throughout Africa.But people destroyed many representatives of the "royal" type.And in our time, these animals are found only hot countries south of the Sahara desert and in India, where only a small population survived these predators.
a lion, unlike other cats, have a pronounced sexual characteristics.Distinguishes male from female presence of a large mane.And a saying that says that the cat walks by itself, to those members of the cat world does not apply.These animals live in prides tropical countries, that is a kind of social groups.At the head of Pride is the largest male.As head of the clan, he is only concerned with the protection of its territory and, of course, the kind of extension.Also, this group includes several females and young offspring.
And on the "shoulders" of females lie heavy responsibilities for food production and education of the younger generation.The gestation period lasts lioness within 100-108 days.And each of them can bring 2-3 kitten.Sometimes, but rarely, that a lioness leads four and even five cubs.Immediately after calving, it feeds the kids away from the pride, in some secluded place.But due to his group lioness does not stop.Then, when the kittens will get stronger, it leads them to pride.And because the smell as cubs and mother them to freely accept the group.
Growing up, young males begin to "look closely" to Pridelord.Each of them wants to take this place.And when the young male rather stronger, he challenges leaders.There is a struggle for the "throne" and the winner takes all and the loser leaves the Pride.
They feed these wild animals tropical countries hoofed inhabitants of African spaces.This antelope, zebra and gazelle.If you get a chance, you can steal a lion and a pet.Also, these predators can cope with young hippos, rhinos and even elephants.The appetite of lions is very good.During the sitting he could beat 30 kg of meat, and then backfilled with almost daily.But the average daily diet of this predator is around 5 kg of meat.
There are also other animals and tropical countries, which are quite visible on the African continent.These are the largest animals that live on the surface of the earth - the elephants.Weight females of herbivores in the range of 2.8 tonnes.Males weigh about five tons.But among them there are champions.Weight of the largest African elephant was 12.2 tons.
But not only the weight of an elephant can be distinguished from the female male.Dimensions tusks they also differ considerably.Some males may reach a four-meter length.And that is the bane of all 'kind of an elephant. "Some poachers are in the hunt for "ivory" profitable occupation.Pets tropical countries, such as elephants, because of this on the verge of extinction.And now they do not occupy the last page in the International Red Book.
There are many interesting features that have African elephants.For example, huge ears of these animals.And during the African heat these parts replaced Elephants fan.
African elephants diet consists of only plant foods.And three-quarters of their lives, they are committed to constantly chew.But these giants sleep is relatively small.On holiday they are only 15% of the time.A is twice lower than in humans.And they only sleep standing up, leaning on each other.Also, the African elephant has one feature that no one can explain.They feel the approach of his death and leave themselves on the "cemetery", which is not very easy to find.There are also in Africa many more species that make this continent so colorful and unique.
