African Animals Fun Facts

Discover amazing fun facts about African animals that will amaze you. Have you ever wondered about some of the weirdest and most interesting facts about the animals on this planet? Here's a list of some crazy and funny African Animals Fun Facts.

Hippopotamuses are large animals found on land. Do you know that their closest relative is one of the largest sea animals? Here we have some fascinating information about African animals that you must go through.

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African Animals Fun Facts

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Platypuses have the ability to paddle using their webbed front feet. They use their beaver-like tails and hind feet for steering to hunt underwater.

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Keratin is the protein that the rhino horns are made up of, though their physical appearance makes them appear to be made of bones. The horns of the African rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) are among the densest known structures in nature, with a density approaching that of gold, platinum, and tungsten.

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The shells of Armadillo are made from osteoderm, which is armor made of bones. A dark-brown keratin layer marks the top layer of the shell. The African or Giant Armadillo is one of the largest living species of Armadillo.

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The only surviving species of Tubulidentata are the Aardvarks which have bodies like pigs and ears like rabbits. They are considered experts in catching and eating termites.

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Suricate or Meerkat as they are commonly called is a small mongoose that is found in the southern parts of Africa. Meerkats are known for their large eyes and broad head.

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The largest reptile found in Africa is the Nile crocodile. Other than Nile crocodiles, Nile monitor lizards are another species of large reptiles that are found in the African region.

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The largest cat species found in Africa is the lion. These big cats belong to the genus Panthera and live in Africa and the Asiatic region. Other than lions, cheetah and leopards are also found in almost all parts of Africa.

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Jack is the word used to refer to male burrows. Burrows are actually small donkeys. In fact, they are thought to be the ancestors of donkeys.

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Whales are regarded as the closest living relatives of hippopotamus, although whales have more physical resemblance to pigs. Other than whales, dolphins are said to be related to hippopotamus.

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Porcupines (sometimes called porcupettes) are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect against predators. Porcupines are the third-largest living rodents in the world are found abundantly in Africa. Among the porcupines, the largest is the African crested porcupine.