1. Lions are the second largest cat species in the world. The average male lion weighs 180kg. The heaviest lion on record weighed an amazing 375 kg! Lions can reach speeds of up to 81 kph. The roar of a lion can be heard from 5 miles away e.g. Ampthill to Flitwick. Fun Lion Facts for Kids - Interesting Facts about Lions, Pride, Mane, Lioness

2. Laying in water helps keep hippopotamuses temperature down. Hippopotamuses give birth in water. They are known as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. The hippopotamus is the third largest land mammal. Fun Hippopotamus Facts for Kids - Interesting Information about Hippos A male hippopotamus is called a ‘bull’.

3. There are two species of wildebeest. The wildebeest sleep in rows on the ground. The wildebeest has many predators including lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. They weigh 330 lbs to 550 lbs. Males are known as bulls and females are known as cows.

4. Game hunting is where people pay to kill animals. They do it as a sport/living/hobby. It costs a lot of money.

5. Poaching is where animals are killed illegally and it is done for free. They are normally hunted for things like fur and tusks which people sell for money. Rhinos get poached so much that they are becoming extinct.