African Rainforest Animal
Aardvark, Bongo, Bonobo, Bushbuck, Chimpanzee, Duiker and Gorilla are some of the unique African Rainforest Animal names. | | |
But whenever we hear the name of Africa...
...we immediately think of elephants, rhinoceros, giraffe and zebra as the most common animals found there.
Let us look at the physical and the behavioral characteristics of these animals.
Aardvark, Bat, Bonobo, Gorilla are mammals.
When we consider their sizes, we can find quite a few variations: Aardvark – is upto 2 feet in height, weighs upto 150 lbs. Bat – is upto 6 feet in wingspan, weighs upto 11 ounces Bongo – is upto 4 feet in height, weighs upto 900 lbs Bonobo – is 4 feet in height, weighs upto 85 lbs Bushbuck – is 3 feet in height, weighs upto 180 lbs Chimpanzee – is 4.1/2 feet in height, weighs upto 110 lbs Duiker – is upto 2 feet in height, weighs upto 45 lbs Gorilla – is upto 6 feet in height, weighs upto 350 lbs
African Rainforest Animal Meal Types | Aardvark – Omnivorous, eats termites Bat – Omnivorous, eats insects, fruits and flowers Bongo – Herbivore, eats plants Bonobo – eats fruits, plants, leaves and flowers Bushbuck – eats fruits, grass and flowers Chimpanzee – eats fruits and leaves Duiker – eats fruits, leaves and flowers Gorilla – eats plants and leaves. | | |
Life Range of the Animals:Aardvark – Upto 23 years, Bat – Upto 30 years Bongo – Upto 20 years Bonobo – Upto 60 years Bushbuck – Upto 12 years Chimpanzee – Upto 60 years Duiker – Upto 12 years Gorilla – Upto 50 years
Their behavior and defense against dangers Aardvark, Bat, bongo - are nocturnal Bushbuck – solitary Chimpanzees – live in groups
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