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The Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It occurs in Africa south of the Sahara and in Madagascar. Its a medium-sized stork. Length: 97 cm; average body weight for males: 2.3 kg; for females: 1.9 kg. Plumage mainly pinkish-white with black wings and tail; bill yellow, blunt, and decurved at tip. Immature birds are greyish brown with dull greyish brown bill, dull orange face and brownish legs.

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The Yellow-billed Stork, Mycteria ibis, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It occurs in Africa south of the Sahara and in Madagascar. Its a medium-sized stork. Length: 97 cm; average body weight for males: 2.3 kg; for females: 1.9 kg. Plumage mainly pinkish-white with black wings and tail; bill yellow, blunt, and decurved at tip. Immature birds are greyish brown with dull greyish brown bill, dull orange face and brownish legs.

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The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird," due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes, a large white mass of "hair." A massive bird, large specimens are thought to reach a height of 152 cm and a weight of 9 kg. A wingspan of 3.7 m.

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The Woolly-necked Stork or White necked stork , Ciconia episcopus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It can also be known as the Espiscopos. It is a large bird, typically 85 cm tall.

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The Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird," due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes, a large white mass of "hair." A massive bird, large specimens are thought to reach a height of 152 cm and a weight of 9 kg. A wingspan of 3.7 m.

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Baboons are African and Arabian Old World monkeys belonging to the genus Papio, part of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. There are five species.

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impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

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impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

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impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

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Their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their preferred habitat

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Thomson's gazelles are 50 to 70 cm tall and females weigh 15 to 25 kg, males 20 to 30 kg. They have light brown coats with white underparts and distinctive black stripes on the sides. Their horns are long and pointed with slight curvature. The white patch on their rump extends to underneath the tail but no further.

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Thomson's gazelles are 50 to 70 cm tall and females weigh 15 to 25 kg, males 20 to 30 kg. They have light brown coats with white underparts and distinctive black stripes on the sides. Their horns are long and pointed with slight curvature. The white patch on their rump extends to underneath the tail but no further.

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The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a small white heron. The adult is 55–65 cm long with an 88–106 cm wingspan, and weighs 350–550 grams. Its plumage is all white.

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The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.

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The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.

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The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.

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The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope. Waterbuck stand 120 to 136 centimetres at the shoulder. Males weigh 200–300 kilograms and females 160–200 kilograms. Their coats are reddish brown in colour and become progressively darker with age; they have a white 'bib' under their throats and white on their rumps. Defassa Waterbuck with a white rump patch. Ellipsen Waterbuck, which has a white ring on the rump.

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall and measuring 84–102 cm long with a 155–195 cm wingspan. The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest.

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae is a large bird, standing up to 100 cm tall and measuring 84–102 cm long with a 155–195 cm wingspan. The body weight can range from 1.02–2.08 kg. Its plumage is largely grey above, and off-white below. Adults have a white head with a broad black supercilium and slender crest.

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The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.

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The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.

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The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.

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The Warthog or Common Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild member of the pig family that lives in grassland, savanna, and woodland in Sub-Saharan Africa. Warthogs range in size from 0.91 to 1.5 m in length and 50 to 75 kg in weight. A warthog is identifiable by the two pairs of tusks protruding from the mouth and curving upwards. The lower pair, which is far shorter than the upper pair, becomes razor sharp by rubbing against the upper pair every time the mouth is opened and closed. The upper canine teeth can grow to 23 cm and are of a squashed circle shape in cross section, almost rectangular, being about 4.5 cm deep and 2.5 cm wide.

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The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. The Black-headed Heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the Grey Heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.

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The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.

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The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a species of ibis. An adult individual is 68 cm long with all-white body plumage apart from dark plumes on the rump. The bald head and neck, thick curved bill and legs are black. The white wings show a black rear border in flight. Sexes are similar, but juveniles have dirty white plumage, a smaller bill and some feathering on the neck.

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The Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) is a wading bird of the heron family Ardeidae. The Black-headed Heron is a large bird, standing 85 cm tall, and it has a 150 cm wingspan. It is nearly as large as the Grey Heron, which it resembles in appearance, although it is generally darker. Its plumage is largely grey above, and paler grey below. It has a powerful dusky bill.

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Grant's Gazelle stands 75–90 cm (30–35 in) up to the shoulder and weighs 45–65 kg (99–140 lb). Its coat is a beige orange on the back with a white belly. The Grant's Gazelle looks similar to a Thomson's Gazelle except it has lyre-shaped horns which are stout at the base, clearly ringed and measuring 45–81 cm (18–32 in) long.

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The Grey Crowned Crane has a breeding display involving dancing, bowing, and jumping. The Grey Crowned Crane is about 1 m tall and weighs 3.5 kg. Its body plumage is mainly grey.

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African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

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African elephant is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.It is the largest land animal, with males standing 3.2 metres to 4 metres at the shoulder and weighing 3,500 kilograms up to a reported 12,000 kilograms. The female is smaller, standing about 3 metres at the shoulder. Most often, savanna elephants are found in open grasslands, marshes, and lakeshores. They range over much of the savanna zone south of the Sahara.

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The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) or to distinguish it from the true fish eagles (Ichthyophaga), the African Sea Eagle – is a large species of eagle that is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water occur that have an abundant food supply. The African Fish Eagle is a large bird, and the female, at 3.2-3.6 kg is larger than the male, at 2-2.5 kg. Males usually have a wingspan of about 2 m, while females have wingspans of 2.4 m. The body length is 63–75 cm.

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The African Wattled Lapwing or Senegal Wattled Plover, Vanellus senegallus, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. These are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. They are large brown waders with a black crown, white forehead and large yellow facial wattles. The tail is white, tipped black, and the long legs are yellow.

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The African Wattled Lapwing or Senegal Wattled Plover, Vanellus senegallus, is a large lapwing, a group of largish waders in the family Charadriidae. These are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. They are large brown waders with a black crown, white forehead and large yellow facial wattles. The tail is white, tipped black, and the long legs are yellow.

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The Great Egret (Ardea alba), also known as Great White Egret, Common Egret, or Great White Heron, a large bird with all-white plumage that can reach one meter in height, weigh up to 950 grams and a wingspan of 165 to 215 cm.

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Red-billed stork in the Masai Mara, Kenya

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The Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) is a large bird of preyit is is 60–75 cm in length and has a wingspan of 159–190 cm. Weight can range from 1.6 to 3 kg. It has tawny upperparts and blackish flight feathers and tail. The lower back is very pale.

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The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks. The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb).

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The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks. The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb).

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The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb). The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks.

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The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb). The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks.

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The African buffalo is a very robust species. Its shoulder height can range from 1 to 1.7 m (3.3 to 5.6 ft) and its head-and-body length can range from 1.7 to 3.4 m (5.6 to 11 ft). The tail can range from 70 to 110 cm (28 to 43 in) long. Savannah type buffaloes weigh 500 to 910 kg (1,100 to 2,000 lb). The Red-billed Oxpecker, Buphagus erythrorhynchus, is a passerine bird in the starling and myna family Sturndidae; some ornithologists regard the oxpeckers to be in a family by themselves, the Buphagidae. It is native to the savannah of sub-Saharan Africa, from the Central African Republic east to Sudan and south to northern and eastern South Africa. Its range overlaps that of the more dominant Yellow-billed Oxpecker. The Red-billed Oxpecker nests in tree holes lined with hair plucked from livestock. It lays 2-5 eggs with three being the average. Outside the breeding season it forms large, chattery flocks.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), also known as Hammerkop,Hammerkopf, Hammerhead, Hammerhead Stork, Umbrette, Umber Bird, Tufted Umber, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized wading bird (56 cm long, weighing 470 g). The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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The Hamerkop (Scopus umbretta), also known as Hammerkop,Hammerkopf, Hammerhead, Hammerhead Stork, Umbrette, Umber Bird, Tufted Umber, or Anvilhead, is a medium-sized wading bird (56 cm long, weighing 470 g). The shape of its head with a curved bill and crest at the back is reminiscent of a hammer, hence its name.

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Baboons are African and Arabian Old World monkeys belonging to the genus Papio, part of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. There are five species.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.

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The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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Topi range in mass from 75 to 160 kg and in height from 100 to 130 cm at the shoulder. Males tend to be larger and darker than females. When pressed they have been known to reach speeds in excess of 70 km/h. The Maasai describe the Topi as having a suede jacket, blue jeans, and yellow socks. Their horns are ringed and lyrate shaped.

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The Ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa, has the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 kilometres per hour (43 mph). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms. The long neck and legs keep their head 1.8 to 2.75 metres above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate – 50 millimetres in diameter. The feathers of adult males are mostly black, females and young males are greyish-brown and white.

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impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a medium-sized African antelope. The name impala comes from the Zulu language meaning "gazelle". They are found in savannas and thick bushveld. Impala range between 75 and 95 cm tall. Average mass for a male impala is 46 to 76 kg, while females weigh about 35 to 50 kg. They are normally reddish-brown in colour have lighter flanks and white underbellies with a characteristic "M" marking on the rear. Males, referred to as rams, have lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 90 centimeters in length. Females, referred to as ewes, have no horns.

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The Secretarybird or Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a large, mostly terrestrial bird of prey. The Secretary Bird is instantly recognizable as having an eagle-like body on crane-like legs which increases the bird’s height to as much as 1.3 m tall. This bird has an eagle-like head with a hooked bill, but has rounded wings. Body weight can range from 2.3 to 4.4 kg and height is 90–130 cm. Total length from 112 to 152 cm and the wingspan is 191–220 cm.

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The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, from the ancient Greek for "river horse" is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa. After the elephant and rhinoceros, the hippopotamus is the third largest land mammal, recognizable by its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, nearly hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is the third largest land mammal by weight (between 1½ and 3 tonnes)

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The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, from the ancient Greek for "river horse" is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa. After the elephant and rhinoceros, the hippopotamus is the third largest land mammal, recognizable by its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, nearly hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is the third largest land mammal by weight (between 1½ and 3 tonnes)

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The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or hippo, from the ancient Greek for "river horse" is a large, mostly herbivorous mammal in sub-Saharan Africa. After the elephant and rhinoceros, the hippopotamus is the third largest land mammal, recognizable by its barrel-shaped torso, enormous mouth and teeth, nearly hairless body, stubby legs and tremendous size. It is the third largest land mammal by weight (between 1½ and 3 tonnes)

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its specific name refers to its camel-like face and patches of color on a light background, which bear a vague resemblance to a leopard's spots. The giraffe is also noted for its extremely long neck and legs and prominent horns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females.

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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Maasai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Maasai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

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Dik-diks stand 30–40 cm at the shoulder, are 50–70 cm long, weigh 3–6 kg and can live for up to 10 years. Dik-diks are named for the alarm calls of the females.

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads

Mara north Conservancy; formerly Koyaiki Lemek Conservation Area; Masai Mara game reserve; Masai Mara; Mara; Kenya; Africa; East Africa; safari; wildlife; savannah; grasslands; tourism funded conservation; Massai community; Cheetah; Acinonyx jubatus; large-sized feline; Felidae; female;

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large-sized feline (family Felidae). It is the only felid with non-retractable claws and pads that, (therefore cheetahs cannot climb vertical trees, although they are generally capable of reaching easily accessible branches). The cheetah, however, achieves by far the fastest land speed of any living animal between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. The adult cheetah weighs from 35 to 72 kg. Its total head-and-body length is from 110 to 150 cm, while the tail can measure 60 to 84 cm in length. Cheetahs are 66 to 94 cm tall at the shoulder. Males tend to be slightly larger than females and have slightly bigger heads