The Vast and Thriving Savanna

Some of our most attracting savanna residents

Elephants

• Elephants are the largest land mammals, known for their incredible inteligence and social structures.
• They play a crucial role in shaping the ecosystem, from clearing paths in dense vegetation to diggin water holes.

Diet & Eating Habits

• Consume up to 300lbs(136kg) of food daily, includng grass, bark, leaves, and fruits.
• Use their trunks to pluck leaves, break branches and drink water.
• Depend on seasonal food sources-migrate in search of water and fresh grazing lands during dry seasons.

Rhinos

• Rhinoceroses are large, thick-skinned herbivores known for their massive size and iconic horns.
• They inhabit grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, thriving in areas with ample food and water sources

Diet & Eating Habits

• White rhinos are grazers, feeding mainly on short grasses.
• Black rhinos are browsers, eating leaves, branches and shrubs
• They drink water frequently, but can survive on dew during droughts.

Zebras

• Zebras are herbivorous mammals native to the African savanna and grasslands.
• They belong to the equid family, making them close relatives of horses and donkeys. Their iconic striped coats are unique to each individual-no two zebras have the same pattern!

Diet & Eating Habits

• Zebras are grazing herbivores, feediing primarily on grasses, leaves and shrubs.
• They spend most of their day foraging and need to consume large amounts to maintain energy levels.
• Because grass can be nutrient-poor, zebras migrate long distances in search of fresh grazing land.

Kings of the Jungle

• Lions(Panthera leo) are social big cats, known for their strength, hunting prowess, and powerful roars.
• Lions live in groups called prides, consisting of females, cubs, and a few dominant males.

Diet & Eating Habits

• Lions are carnivorous apex predators, feeding on large herbivores like zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and even young elephants.
• They rely on stealth, teamwork, and strength to take down prey, often using coordinated ambush tactics.
• Males typically defend the territory, while females do most of the hunting.

Cheetahs

• Cheetahs(Acinonyx jubatus) are slender, lightweight bit cats uniquely adapted for speed rather than strength.
• They are mostly solitary but can form small coalitions, usually of male siblings, to improve hunting success and defend territories.

Speed & Hunting Techniques

• Cheetahs are unmatched in speed, reaching up to 112km/h in short bursts when chasing prey.
• Their slim, aerodynamic bodies minimize air resistance
• Their non-retractable claws provide traction like running spikes.
• Long tails help maintain balance while turning at speeds
• Unlike other big cats, cheetahs do not rely on ambushes-instead, they sprint to outrun prey such as gazelles, impalas, and smaller antelopes.