Safari Animals

noun A large African mammal with a very long neck and forelegs, having a coat patterned with brown patches separated by lighter lines.

• The giraffe is the tallest land animal, with a long neck and legs.
• I saw a giraffe at the zoo today, it was so cool!
• Check out that giraffe, it's like a tall drink of water!
• Her neck was so long, she looked like a giraffe reaching for leaves in the trees.

noun A large African antelope with a long head, a beard and mane, and a sloping back.

• The gnu is a large African antelope with a long head and beard.
• I saw a gnu at the zoo last weekend.
• That gnu is one funky looking animal!
• The team worked together like a herd of gnus, moving in unison towards their goal.

noun a type of antelope native to southern Africa, known for its speed and agility

• The springbok is a type of antelope found in southern Africa.
• I saw a group of springboks grazing in the field.
• Check out that springbok, it's so fast!
• Her agility on the soccer field was like that of a springbok.

noun a large, powerful bovine native to Africa, also known as the Cape buffalo

• The African buffalo, also known as the Cape buffalo, is a large bovine native to Africa.
• I saw a huge African buffalo while on safari in Kenya.
• That African buffalo is one tough dude.
• Dealing with that difficult client is like trying to tame an African buffalo.