They are usually found near aquatic areas in Zambia and Botswana and are considered a "near threatened species" in the wild.
The red lechwe can be identified by their reddish fur, white-ringed eyes, and tall horns that can reach up to three feet long. The safari's red lechwe calves, also born onsite this winter, reside in the Wilde Plains section with the giraffe, greater kudu, ankole cattle, dama gazelle, white-bearded gnu, bongo, and more. The sable antelope from Africa sport a tufted tail, mane, and impressive, ringed horns. Two sable antelope calvesīorn in the safari, the pair of sable calves now reside in the Serengeti Grasslands section of the park, along with the exotic hoof stock like addax, white-tailed gnu, and aoudad. A giraffe's neck measures up to seven feet long. They can stand up to 17 feet tall and weigh between 1,500 and 3,000 pounds. Giraffes are native to Africa and are the tallest land mammal on the planet. These three adorable calves were born in the safari this winter and join the safari's "tower" (group) of 13 giraffes.
Sawyer and his fellow rhinos are one of the world's last remaining "mega herbivores," meaning they are large animals that eat mainly plants. He enjoys scratches from a bristle brush and loves to eat hay and grain. Sawyer is only 6 years old and joins three adult female rhinos in the "Afrikka" section of the safari.Īlthough grey in color, the southern white rhinoceros is the largest living species of the five species of rhino, averaging between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds.
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