What are the little 5 on safari?

Many wildlife enthusiasts have heard of the “Big Five”, but did you know Africa also has a group of animals known as the “Little Five”? The members bear the names of their much more impressive namesakes: the rhino beetle, buffalo weaver, ant lion, leopard tortoise and elephant shrew.



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