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Kruger
National Park
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is filled with
wildlife. More than 140 mammal species and
hundreds of birds live in its savanna, mountains,
and tropical forests. Watering holes provide places
for animals to drink during the dry season.
The aardvark’s nostrils
contain lots of hairs to
stop dust from going up
its nose when it is digging.White-backed vulture
This big vulture eats dead
animals. Up to 1,000 of them
may gather to feed on an
elephant carcass, squabbling
and fighting while they eat!Aardvark The aardvark
uses its wide, strong claws
to dig burrows as well as
find insects to eat.Hippopotamus A hippo’s
eyes, ears, and nose are on top
of its head, so it can see, hear,
and breathe while the rest of
it is underwater.Giraffe Special valves in
a giraffe’s neck stop blood
from rushing to its head
when it bends over to drink.Plains zebra Zebra herds
travel long distances to find
enough grass to eat. They
must also drink at least once
a day.Honey badger Almost
3 ft (1 m) long, the honey
badger is one of the most
fearless animals in Africa.
It even fights lions!The white-backed vulture is the most
commonly seen vulture in Africa.Secretary bird
The secretary bird strides
through the savanna on its long
legs, looking for grasshoppers,
voles, and mice to eat. It kills
snakes by stomping on them!US_044_045_Kruger_National_Park.indd 44 23/05/2017 16:34