Animals That Live in the Grasslands

Despite their scary-sounding name, wildebeests are actually just interested in benignly chomping on grass! Sometimes called gnus, these African animals live in herds. They learn to run with the herd just minutes after being born and travel hundreds of miles each year to find food and water during hot, dry periods. Readers will take a look at the wild life of a wildebeest in its native habitat.

This fascinating creature has two horns, super-tough skin, and loves mud baths. Readers will learn that rhinos are plant eaters, but they're also feared-appropriately so-for their terrible tempers. These grumpy grassland creatures may charge at someone or something for no reason. If they miss, they may turn around and try again! This book takes readers on an expedition into the world of this very peculiar and entertaining African animal.

Among the most recognizable animals, cheetahs are famous for their incredible speed. Rabbits, antelopes, and birds beware! Special adaptations make cheetahs fearsome predators. From long bodies to keen eyesight, these big cats of Africa are born hunters. This colorful book features photographs of these grassland animals as fierce, full-grown hunters and as cute cheetah cubs.

Meerkats are often pictured standing on their back legs, still and alert. They are constantly on the lookout for animals that may attack their pack, such as eagles and hawks. When they spot an enemy, they may scurry into their underground burrows or attack! Students will learn all about these furry creatures, and how they work together to stay alive in the wild grasslands of Africa.

Hyenas may look somewhat like dogs, but they are much fiercer and more dangerous. They hunt the African grasslands in groups called clans. They eat almost anything they can find-plants, animals, dead animals, and even bones! They communicate with screams and "laughter" that can be heard from miles away. Readers will be taken on an unforgettable exploration of what makes these predators such deadly hunters.

Did you know that ostriches have the largest eyes of all land animals? It's true! These record-breaking birds are taller than an adult human and much, much faster! Readers will find out more about the lives of these amazing birds in the grasslands of Africa. They'll see how huge an ostrich egg is compared to a chicken egg, and discover what makes ostriches an animal that even a lion should fear.

Giraffes, with their brown and white markings and extremely long necks, are one of the most recognizable animals. Their incredible height helps them reach their favorite food, which are leaves. Their longs legs also help them run and kick, which are two ways they protect themselves from enemies such as lions and crocodiles. This book shares interesting giraffe facts and explains how these graceful creatures survive in the grasslands.

Did you hear that roar? Lions are on the hunt! They prowl the land in search of their next meal. Antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, and other animals are all on the menu. Lions are called the king of beasts for their fierce hunting skills and kingly manes. This book journeys into the world of a lions' pride. Readers will learn about hunting animals, raising cubs, and surviving in the grasslands of Africa.