what animal lives in africa
Itâs herbivorous, and feeds on leaves, tree buds, and shoots from trees like the Acacia, and other thorny plants and grasses in smaller quantities. The giraffe is found in such African countries as Kenya, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Uganda, South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. These countries have wild grassland plains, woodlands, and the savannas which are suited for them. A giraffe is social, and females live in groups of 10 to 12 animals. When happy, giraffes will gallop and engage in playful behavior. A male reaches sexual maturity at 7 years, and a female at 4 years. Their average lifespan is 25 years.
Animal life can vary hugely in any one spot depending on vegetation. A four-mile patch of rainforest could contain up to 400 species of birds, 150 species of butterflies and 60 species of amphibians! Little is known about African forest elephants because of their densely vegetated surroundings.