Animal Quiz Responses

Aaron Tinodaishe Marange, (12) Grade 7, Zimre Park Primary Hippopotamus, Mvuu, Imvubu

The Hippopotamus is the third heaviest animal in the world.

It is an amphibian. It lives in both water and on land.

During the day the hippopotamus stays in cool waters but at dusk it emerges to graze on grass.

It is among the most dangerous animals.

Poachers hunt it for its meat and teeth.

Tinotenda Watambgwa (9) Grade 3 Lion, Shumba, Isilwane

A lion is a scary and furious animal. It eats meat only. It has sharp teeth.

A lion is feared by both humans and animals. It is known as the king of the jungle.

A lion’s habitat is called a den.

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Maxine Musena (11) Grade 6 Lion, Shumba, Isilwane

A lion is a wild animal. It lives in a den. A lion is also a totem symbol. Wild animals live in forests. A young one of a lion is called a cub.

Lions eat meat from other animals.

A lion is called king of the forest.

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Rufaro Tinarwo (11) Grade 6 Lion, Shumba, Isilwane

Once upon a time there lived a wild animal called a lion.

It was the king of the jungle. It was very kind to the other animals but could not spare enemies.

It could roar very loud to scare the enemies.

Runyararo Manyeza (11) Grade 6 Lion, Shumba, Isilwane

A long time ago, lions were known as kings of the jungle.

One day fox said: “Lion has been king for years. I would like to be king.”

Lion looked at him and said: “Only for a day.”

But fox found the animals irritating. He admitted that lion was the king.