Animals of Africa For Kids

Table of Contents ANIMALS OF EAST AFRICA THE BIG FIVE ELEPHANT BUFALLO RHINO LION LEOPARD OTHER ANIMALS OF INTEREST IN EAST AFRICA WILDEBEESTE ZEBRA IMPALA GIRAFFE GERENUK WARTHOG BABOON VILLAGE WEAVERBIRD GREATER FLAMINGO OSTRICH MARABOU STORK NILE CROCODILE BLACK MAMBA CHEETAH THE LAUGHING HYENA ANIMALS OF EAST AFRICA East Africa is comprised of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The terrain in these countries presents a variety of habitats for wildlife; from arid semi-desert to savannah grasslands to tropical rainforests and snow-capped mountains. As one would expect, the wildlife in the region is varied and plentiful.