The Animals in Kenya are a Big Part of the Magic of Kenya
The animals in Kenya were my first interest in Kenya. That's probably true for most people.
Here are Some of the Kenya animals you may see on a safari... ...A primary reason people visit Kenya
The Big Five
lions,
leopards,
elephants,
rhinos,and
the water buffalo,
include some of the Best known animals in Kenya.
There are some pictures below (you can search for others) and photos and posters you can buy Some of the popular animals...
The White Rhino They are not white but their name comes from the south African word white which means wide. Thy have a wide mouth as opposed to the black rhino which has a beaked or pointed mouth. They can be found in groups and often in the open.
The Black Rhino is elusive and solitary. They are not black. You might see one slipping through the trees and they rarely come out in the open.
Water Buffalo They are one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.
Hippopotamus can weigh as much as 3 tons. Hippos's kill more Africans than any other beast. Leopard The leopard is the hardest to spot while on game drives. They are nocturnal (active at night). It's rare to see them on the ground in daylight. They are usually spotted by the sight of their tail hanging from a limb or from the impala or gazelle hanging from the tree.
Elephants Protective of their turf, They can weigh as much as 5 tons. The African Elephant has bigger ears than the Indian Elephant.
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