The big 5

Lions live in groups of up to 40 animals called prides. They are the only big cats that live together. The prides are led by female lions who are responsible for hunting and providing food. The male lions defend the territory and chase away animals who try to steal the prey that the females caught. Although they're known as the kings of the jungle, they do not actually live there, but inhabit the African savannah.

The African elephant is the largest land animal - adult males reach nearly 4 meters in height and 10 tonnes in weight. Impressive size, right! Elephants live between 50 and 70 years and, like lions, like to move in groups led by a matriarch.

The buffalo is the only species on this list which is NOT in danger of extinction. People have tried to domesticate the buffalo for ages but their efforts have not been successful. Despite its good-natured appearance, the buffalo is one of the most dangerous animals in Africa and kills over 200 people a year! Its weapon is its special horns, which are joined at the base forming a helmet for its head.

The leopard is the most difficult animal to spot out of the 5. It is active mainly at night, and during the day it rests among the tall grass or on the branches of the trees. Its spotted golden coat makes it extremely difficult to distinguish the animal from the surrounding vegetation. Leopards are also very shy - they don't trust people and often run away if approached.

The black rhino is a large herbivore. Their skin is very sturdy, but like human skin it can burn under the scorching sun. Despite their clumsy appearance, rhinos are extremely agile and run on their toes developing speeds of up to 55 km / h. They live alone and, for example, in the Serengeti National Park, their territories can be as vast as 100 square kilometers.