Antelopes

Antelopes are mammals with hooves and hollow horns. There are about 100 species (kinds) of antelopes. They live in Africa and Asia. Antelopes range in size from the tiny royal antelope, which stands about 10 inches (25 cm), to the giant eland, which weighs as much as a car!

Most antelopes live in herds. Some live in forests, and others live on open plains. They nibble on plants for food. Some graze on grass. Others eat leaves and fruit from bushes and trees.

Almost all antelopes are shy. They rely on speed for safety. When they spot danger, they run away. Many antelopes use their speed and jumping ability to avoid hungry predators, like lions and hyenas.

Alligators and Crocodiles

Alligators and crocodiles are reptiles that have four short legs and a long tail. These animals look alike but one way to tell the difference is to look at their mouths. When a crocodile’s mouth is closed, you can see its bottom teeth (left). An alligator’s teeth don’t show when its mouth is closed 

Adder

Adder is any of several snakes ,but especially the common venomous viper in Europe.In North America the   hog-nosed snake is non- poisonous adder,commonly called the checkered or hissing adder.

Abalone

Encased in a single large shell,the edible abalone lives in the waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans. =)

Addax

An African antelope,the nobble addax wears its handsome rippling horns high over its head.Both female and male have horns.

Aardvark

This homely animal is the only mammal of its own kind.It is an order,a family and a genus all by itself.Humped-backed and rabbit-eared, the long-snouted aardvark lives on ants and termites in the African wilderness