Glossary

Wide awake or aware.

a continent SE of Asia, between the Indian and the Pacific oceans.

a calf is another name for a baby elephant.

The fastest land animal in the world. It is a member of the cat family.

The largest single country on the continent of Asia.

To move slowly with the body close to the ground, as a reptile or an insect, or a person on hands and knees. To sneak up on.

A country located on the Southwestern coastline of Europe.

An area of land, often called a prairie, where grass is left to grow really tall. Animals graze on these lands.

A long-legged, long-necked, usually long-billed bird. Mostly feeds on fish and insects. Usually herons are grey or black, but more rare herons are white in color.

Traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; A trip.

A country located on the eastern coast of Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean.

A muddy pit where animals like to roll around in to cool off on hot days.

Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya. It is located on the continent of Africa and is nearby the Sahara desert.

Very flat, often grassy land.

Dangerous or risky.

To feel at ease or gladness. A feeling of relief.

To make sounds by moving around or pushing something.

Something that a person or animal can get behind, under, or inside of to keep warm, dry, or safe from a storm or other things.