Nature’s Superpowers : Africa’s Biggest Animals

The African elephant is the world’s largest land animal. It can stand up to 4 metres tall at the shoulder and weigh several tonnes. The giraffe is the tallest animal on Earth, using its long neck to reach leaves high in the trees. The hippopotamus is one of the heaviest land mammals and spends much of its day in the water. In the oceans around Africa, the blue whale, found in several of the world’s oceans, is the largest animal ever known to have lived.

Each of these giants plays an important role in nature and helps keep ecosystems healthy and balanced.

With Nature’s Superpowers, discover why these impressive animals are so important for Africa’s biodiversity.