Why are Giraffes, Cheetahs and Hippos not part of the Big Five?

Hippo yawning and showing off its tusks and wide mouth - why is the hippo not part of the big five?

Despite the name “Big Five,” the term doesn’t actually refer to the size of the animals. If it did, we’re sure the largest and heaviest animals in Africa – the elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe, and buffalo – would take the top spots as Africa’s BIGGEST five animals. However, the name “Big Five” has a different […]