Facts about the big five.

At first the term big five referred too strenuous in stalking. Animals which included leopard, lion, rhino, African buffalo and elephants were difficult to hunt and in this they are referred to as the big five mammals since they are dangerous and it was feat by trophy hunters to capture them ago unlike these days when hunting is prohibited.

Are you enthusiastic about the big five? Less worries here we go, know the key facts about the big five how they behave, there characteristics and many more to impress you put this on your next safari destination. The big five can be found in Akagera National park of Rwanda and this has them all and the Murchison falls National Park of Uganda which has four of them living out the rhinos which can also be seen on your way to the park in ziwa rhino sanctuary just a few kilometers before reaching Murchison falls national park. Quench your thirst about the big five by booking a safari with Masaaba holidays which will take you to the best place to find them. Put this on your bucket list for visiting Africa in order to encounter the majestic and regal wild animals or even a thrilling experience of hunting one of them

Here we go with interesting and surprising fun facts about each of the big five mammals.

LION. 

Lion is the continent’s notable predator and after the first largest big cat across the world.

• Lions have the loudest roar which can be heard up to 5 miles away.
• Live in pride which consists of various related females and off springs with 2-3 unrelated males making a total of 15 lions in one pride.
• Male lions don’t do the hunting however they are the first to eat, this is how they are respected.
• Lions measure around 500 pounds with chances of glowing up to eight feet in height.
• Lions don’t live in jungles though they are referred to as king of the jungle, they however live in grasslands and plain savannahs.
• The lion’s mane tell how old it is. The darker the mane the old the lion.

RHINO.

Rhinos roamed the earth 40 million years before the existence of humans, they are endangered species and looking at them makes you develop goose bumps as you are looking at one of the distinctive heartwarming heritages of the planet. Eager to meet rhino! First know these facts;

• These strong and energetic bulky beasts don’t prey on others for food making them to be categorized as herbivores.
• They came second after elephant being the largest land mammal.
• There are five rhino species across the world namely the greater one horned rhino, Sumatran rhino, black rhino, white rhino and javan rhino. There are only two remaining white rhinos in the world.
• White rhino are slate grey and yellowish brown not white as you hear.
• Blessed with an excellent sense of smell and hearing but poor vision.

ELEPHANT. 

• Regardless of its being the largest land mammal, elephants are among the beautiful and gentle earth creatures.
• Elephants are highly sensitive and able to express self-awareness.
• The trunk is a hand, extra foot, used for signaling, defense, gathering food briefly the trunk is important to an elephant in many ways.
• Just like how humans choose the hands and either use left most or right most likewise the elephants they also either prefer the left or Right tusk.
• Their pregnancy takes 22 months being the longest among all animals.
• They uniquely use their feet to listen.

BUFFALO.

• Uniquely known for its being the only wild cattle in Africa, aggressive and dangerous wild mad cow.
• It’s said to have killed the largest number of hunters in Africa.
• Has an excellent memory and it ensures that it revenges to any animal that previously hurt them.
• They can kill lions and they work as their main predators.
• Buffalos are excellent swimmers no matter the depth of the water.

LEOPARD.

• Leopards are elusive big cats which are highly desired by tourists because of their stylish and influential build which makes them unique.
• Leopards are good hunters which are capable of carrying a killed prey even if it’s bigger than them.
• They are solitary animals which prefer living alone. Each adult leopard has a territory.
• They are the strongest in the cat family and are able to leap up to 20 feet horizontally and 10 feet vertically.
• They win the first place in being the least seen among the big five since they are nocturne’s which stay hidden all day.

Encountering the big five and other wildlife is a once life time memorable travel experience, pack and lets go travel and get a chance to see wildlife in their natural habitat, don’t miss out include an East Africa safari on your travel program.