African Savanna Animals Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 31 clues to draw from. Find mammals, birds, and reptiles that live in Africa’s grasslands, from lions and elephants to ostriches and crocodiles.

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About the African Savanna Animals Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle features animals of Africa’s savannas, including predators, grazing mammals, birds, and reptiles. Look for familiar names such as Lion, Cheetah, Warthog, Ostrich, and Nile Crocodile. It’s a good fit for animal lovers, geography lessons, and anyone curious about the wildlife found in grassland habitats.

This crossword draws on 31 clues about African Savanna Animals. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Nocturnal burrower that eats termites (8 letters)
  • •Large ground bird with a booming call (7 letters)
  • •Africa’s largest antelope (5 letters)
  • •Tallest living land mammal (7 letters)
  • •Leaping antelope with curved horns (6 letters)
  • •Social big cat that lives in a pride (4 letters)
  • •Huge river reptile with a powerful bite (13 letters)
  • •Thick-skinned grazer with a nose horn (5 letters)

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