In doing so, they create open areas for grasslands, which provide food for countless other herbivores. Elephants use their massive strength to knock down trees in order to get to the most tender leaves. They also serve a vital role in the East African ecosystem. At an average height of 11 feet, these majestic creatures stand tall and strong, with adults usually weighing in at around 6 tons (8,000 lbs). One of the most iconic species in East Africa, the African elephant is a memorable sight. Size: Height: 8.2 to 13 feet Length: 9.84 to 16.4 feet Weight: 2.5 to 7 tonsĬonservation Status: Vulnerable, population increasing Habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and West African rainforests, Sahel desert in Mali READ MORE: Indian Animals: 40 Incredible Indian Wildlife Species African Elephants in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya African Elephant Another sensitivity comes in the form of illnesses: These buffalo are susceptible to a slew of diseases that plague cows, such as sleeping sickness. They can often be seen perched on the buffalos’ backs, eating ticks and other bugs and helping to keep wounds clean.ĭespite their large size, Cape Buffalos are highly sensitive to the sun and generally try to avoid the heat by staying in tall grass relatively close to a body of water. They’ve developed a symbiotic relationship with birds known as Oxpeckers. These massive creatures reside in many different grassy landscapes across Africa, feeding on huge quantities of grass. The largest of Africa’s buffalos, the Cape Buffalo weighs in at around 1,000 lbs. Size: Height: 4.25 to 4.91 feet Length: 6.8 to 11 feet Weight: 660 to 1900 poundsĬonservation Status: Least Concern, population decreasing Habitat: Grasslands in sub-Saharan Africa THE BIG FIVE KENYA ANIMALS Cape Buffalo in Nairobi National Park, Kenya Cape Buffalo Click our printable Animals in Kenya List with the Ugly Five, the Northern Five & the Big Five Animals to get your own Kenya Wildlife Safari Checklist.
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