Nile Lechwe females typically give birth to a single offspring between November and January. She hides the baby in a protected area away from the herd for two weeks. Nile Lechwe is not the only species whose females hide their young. Explain what motherly instincts are. Why do you think a mother would hide its young in the wild?

Here are photos that show a baby Gemsbok and a mature Gemsbok. What physical characteristics do these Gemsbok share? How are they different? How do you think the mature Gemsbok’s physical characteristics help it to survive in the wild?

Animals can be silly, too. What do you think this Zebra is doing? Why might he act this way? Be sure to give details in your essay!