)the big five are certainly interesting to see, but africa is home to other unique
animals as well for example, the fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah, calls
africa home. these big, speckled cats can race across the plains at speeds up to
seventy miles per hour. safari goers might also be lucky enough to see a giraffe, the
tallest land animal in the world. zebras, horse-like creatures covered in black and
white stripes, also live in africa. near certain rivers and lakes, people might catch
sight of a hippopotamus or a crocodile. both of these animals spend much of their
time in the water