Animals of Africa

The impala's survival depends on its ability to escape predators. An impala can leap a distance of 33 feet (10 meters) and as high as 10 feet (3 m). Find out more in Impala, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Zebras participate in one of the largest land migrations in the world. Each year, these animals travel a total distance of 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) from the Serengeti plains to Kenya, and back again. Find out more in Zebra, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series

Warthogs get their name from the thick pads of skin on either side of their head, known as "warts." These pads help cushion the blows when male warthogs battle each other for a mate. Find out more in Warthog, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Baboons are some of the world's largest monkeys. Their bodies can be as long as 40 inches (102 centimeters). Find out more in Baboon, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Cheetahs are the world's fastest land animals. A cheetah can reach a top speed of more than 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour in just 3 seconds. Find out more in Cheetah, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Spotted hyenas are the most vocal mammals in Africa. Scientists have recorded them making more than 11 types of sounds. Find out more in Hyena, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.