Discover six of the best places in Africa to photograph elephants, from iconic plains to hidden gems—perfect for capturing these gentle giants in the wild.

Safari animals aren’t just wild—they’re wonderfully weird too. Elephants can hear with their feet, giraffes nap for only 30 minutes a day, and zebras have unique stripe patterns like fingerprints. Cheetahs can’t roar, but they purr, and hippos secrete a natural red "sunscreen" that’s often called blood sweat. The savannah is full of surprises, and the more you learn, the wilder it gets!

Do lions purr? No, lions do not purr like house cats. They can make a purr-like sound, but only briefly and only while exhaling. True purring, the kind you hear from a content domestic cat, requires a very specific throat structure that lions do not have.

Do all elephants have tusks? We answer this often asked question about elephants.

Fascinating Facts About Africa’s Mighty Hippos. From their enormous size to their surprisingly complex social lives, hippos are some of the most intriguing animals in Africa. Here's a closer look at what makes them so unique.

There is a reason why photos of lions have fascinated people for generations. Known as the kings and queens of the savannah, lions carry an unmatched sense of strength, grace, and presence.

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