The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest land animal. It is slightly larger than the Asian elephant and has larger ears. The African elephant is an endangered species.

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds up to 75 mph. The cheetah is listed as an endangered species.

The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is the tallest land animal. It is up to 19 feet tall. Giraffes inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands.

The hippopotamus is a large, plant-eating African mammal. There are two hippo species. The common hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) can be found in East Africa, south of the Sahara. The pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) can be found in dense forests of western Africa.

The hyena is a member of the Hyaenidae family. This family includes the Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus), the Brown Hyena (Parahyaena brunnea), the Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta), and Striped Hyena (Hyaena hyaena).

The impala (Aepyceros Melampusis) is a medium-sized African antelope. Impala are an endangered species.

The lion (Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae. It is called "the king of the animals". It is the second largest living cat, after the tiger.

The rhinoceros is a large, fast moving mammal. There are five rhinoceros species in the world. Two of them are African: White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) and Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis).