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Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

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Originally a hunting term, the Big Five were the most dangerous and prized targets of the great white hunters on safari. The Black Rhino was also a widespread African denizen occurring throughout the continent, even into desert areas. Black Rhinos are best sought in South Africa, Namibia and Tanzania.

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Busch Gardens Welcomes New Baby Cheetah

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Once he is old enough, he will join the group of cheetahs living in Cheetah Run, the innovative new habitat opening alongside the Cheetah Hunt launch coaster that will bring guests face to face with these agile predators. It was on the SSP and Jacksonville Zoo’s advice that the new baby was brought to Busch Gardens.

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Animals of Kruger National Park: A Book Review

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Thankfully, as the authors note, this focus on animals to hunt has given way to visitors’ fascination with a range of creatures.). (The Big Five–Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, African Elephant and Rhinoceros–were historically the main mammal attraction of Kruger.

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