Since I have little else to say these days ..... here are some facts from Africa on NatGeo Wild, one of my favourite shows.



The Black Mamba, Africa's most feared and venomous snake, can run at speeds of 18KMPH, faster than most humans. It it usually 3 meters in length, can travel with half its body off the ground, and can climb trees effortlessly.

An African Hippo can cut a crocodile in half with a single bite. The tusks are 30cm long. Hippos can run at 30Kmph

The Nile Crocodile weighs a ton and eat everything from Antelope, small Hippos, and young Elephants. This crocodile can hold it breath for upto 45 minutes while waiting for prey.

The African Rock Python hunts by strangulation like other pythons. It however can hunt from both the ground as well as from under water. When it finds a Springbok or a Zebra, it swallows it whole and then does not need to eat for a whole year!

The African Wild Buffalo are found in herds. They will usually attack and kill lions, other large cats and even humans who are shooting at them.

A pack of Spotted Black Hyenas routinely launch attacks several animals much larger than themselves. They are known to attack and kill lions and then kill their cubs to eliminate carnivorous competition.


An African Scorpion is 10cm in length. It's venom is 3 times more dangerous than that of a Caped Cobra.

So ... I guess if you are in Africa, well ... good luck!