Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest animal that lives on land? A cheetah's tail helps it make quick turns. Learn these and other interesting facts in “A Cheetah's World”.

Elephants are the largest animals that live on land. The heaviest elephant ever recorded weighed 24,000 pounds (10,900 kilograms). Find out more in Elephant, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series

Great Danes are nicknamed "the Apollo of Dogs." This nickname comes from their strength and large size. Learn more about these dogs in Great Danes, part of the All About Dogs series.

Giraffes are the tallest animals on land. They can grow to be 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and weigh as much as 2,800 pounds (1,270 kilograms). Find out more in Giraffe, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Did you know that polar bears spend more time underwater than any other bear? Polar bears live in the Arctic where it is very cold. Learn these and other interesting facts in “A Polar Bear's World”.

Did you know that giant anteaters have long, sticky tongues? Giant anteaters use their tails as umbrellas. Find out these and more exciting facts in “I Am a Giant Anteater”.

Hippos spend more than 16 hours a day in the water. They can hold their breath underwater for five minutes. Find out more in Hippo, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Did you know that rattlesnakes shed their skin three or four times each year? A rattlesnake's rattle gets bigger every time it sheds its skin. Learn these and other interesting facts in “A Rattlesnake's World”.

Rhinos love to roll in the mud. The mud cools the rhinos down when the weather is hot and stops them from being bitten by bugs. Find out more in Rhino, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.

Leopards are powerful animals. Using their strength, they can run 36 miles (58 kilometers) per hour. Find out more in Leopard, one of the titles in the Animals of Africa series.