Saturday, 18 January 2025 06:29 pm
The Big Five
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deckardcanineThe Big Five of Africa aren’t the five largest
Of animals found in the land.
The rhino and elephant certainly count,
But the leopard’s size isn’t that grand.
The lion and buffalo finish the five.
Do you notice who’s not on the list?
Giraffe, hippo, zebra, and ostrich. Just how
Could such prominent creatures be missed?
The answer is simple: The five had been deemed
The most difficult targets to hunt
On foot. Yes, the hippo is harder, but only
A dimwit would try, to be blunt.
Today, all the five receive legal protection,
Tho poaching is still a big threat.
Their moniker’s used more on tours just for viewing.
Let’s hope they’ll have lots of time yet.
Of animals found in the land.
The rhino and elephant certainly count,
But the leopard’s size isn’t that grand.
The lion and buffalo finish the five.
Do you notice who’s not on the list?
Giraffe, hippo, zebra, and ostrich. Just how
Could such prominent creatures be missed?
The answer is simple: The five had been deemed
The most difficult targets to hunt
On foot. Yes, the hippo is harder, but only
A dimwit would try, to be blunt.
Today, all the five receive legal protection,
Tho poaching is still a big threat.
Their moniker’s used more on tours just for viewing.
Let’s hope they’ll have lots of time yet.