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Not for nothing is he called the King of the Jungle. On an average the male lion weighs a whopping 190Kg. The magnificent mane they sport is a sign of dominance. The mane also has an important function - it protects the neck and head from injuries during fights.

Weighing up to 6000 Kg (6.6 tons) and measuring up to 3.3 meters (10 feet) tall at the shoulder, the African Elephant is the world's largest land mammal. It carries a highly dextrous trunk, long curved tusks  and massive ears. Their highly developed sense of memory allows them not only remember lost loved ones but also to harbor grudges. 

The African White Rhinoceros is a "near threatened" specie and needs to be protected. These colossal creatures can weight up to 3 tonnes. The Rhino horn is made up of the same material as human finger nails. Rhinos have poor eye sight but a highly developed sense of smell. Rhinos love rolling around in mud to give themselves a mud coat and keep themselves cool. 

The adult African Cape Buffalo is a fearsome animal to be confronted with. Weighing anywhere between 300 and 900 Kg, these massive animals are notoriously short tempered. But they are not all brawn, while having weak sighting and hearing power, they are possessed with exceptionally sharp memories. They can remember trouble causers years later. 

The African Leopard is built for the kill. This amazing cat while being a nocturnal hunter is also a superb climber. They can shin up a tree like a monkey often carrying its prey much heavier than its own body weight higher and away from other predators. The Leopard is a recluse and hunts alone. They are fast felines too and can run up to 58 Km per hour. 

The Cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth. It can reach speeds of 100 Kms per hour. It's habitat is mainly savannahs and prairies. It is found in abundance in African wildlife parks like Serengeti, Masai Maara and in South Africa in the Greater Kruger Area. Here are my Cheetah experiences in different wildlife parks in Africa.

Wild dogs are social and gather in packs of around ten individuals, but some packs number more than 40. They are opportunistic predators that hunt medium-sized ruminants, such as gazelles. In a sprint, African wild dogs can reach speeds of more than 44 miles per hour.