African elephants embody the very essence and wonder of the African wilderness. They inhabit a wide variety of habitats including tropical forests, savannahs, and semi-desert areas. ...

My first choice was the Gorilla as it gives one the sense of such tremendous power and yet conveys such pleading for our nurturing care. Their eyes seem to deliver a message, "Please enjoy your place on this planet but don't ruin what was given to you." -- Daniel Taylor

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The king of animals, African lions have a light brown sandy color, which helps them blend in with the envionment they live in. A male or a small group of males will lead a pride for about 3 years. However, it is only the females who hunt.

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The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal and can run at speeds up to 110 km/hr. Smaller than a lion or leopard, they are the most unique members of the cat family, with a beautiful spotted coat and lean athletic build. ...

The leopard is one of the four 'big cats' and is maybe the most graceful, stealthy and elusive of them all. Leopards have suffered extensive range loss, and are threatened by hunting and increasing habitat loss. ...