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Shoebill

This sketchy looking dino-bird is native to East Africa. The Shoebill can get as tall as 5 feet (1.5 meters) in height. When it feels threatened, it will fiercely defend its territory. Shoebills are monogamous and will fight to protect their young. 


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Pangolin

The pangolin is found in areas of Asia and Africa. Its tough scales are made out of keratin, the same material as our nails. It has a long, sticky tongue that allows it to catch termites. When threatened, the Pangolin will curl into a ball. The pangolin can use its tail for balance, to grip branches, and even as a defensive weapon. 


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Meerkat

These little animals are native to areas of Africa. They sometimes live in groups of up to 50 members. Oftentimes, they prey on insects and even scorpions. Meerkats stand on their hind legs to watch out for predators.



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Secretary Bird 

The Secretary Bird is found in savannahs and grasslands of Africa. It uses its mighty legs to catch a range of prey, including even snakes. When a Secretary Bird finds a snake, it will stomp on it to stun it, then finish it off with its razor-sharp beak. The blow is often delt to the head of the snake. 


Steve Slater

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Spotted Hyena

The Spotted Hyena is located in the sub-Saharan Africa. Female Hyenas are larger and more aggressive than their male counterparts. Hyenas communicate in yelps, snarls, and laughs.


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Warthog

The Warthog can be found in sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs sometimes dig burrows for protection against predators. While escaping a predator, a Warthog will sometimes walk backwards into its burrow while facing its tusks towards the predator. 


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