Savanna Ecosystem

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 large carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, known for its scavenging habits and distinctive laughing sound

• The hyena is a carnivorous mammal known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalization.
• I saw a hyena at the zoo yesterday, it was pretty cool.
• That guy's laugh sounds like a hyena, it's so loud and obnoxious.
• The scavenger acted like a hyena, always looking for opportunities to take advantage of others.