Question

the big five are certainly interesting to see, but africa is home to other unique animals as well. for example, the fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah, calls africa home. these big, speckled cats can race across the plains at speeds up to seventy miles per hour. safari goers might also be lucky enough to see a giraffe, the tallest land animal in the world. zebras, horse - like creatures covered in black and white stripes, also live in africa. near certain rivers and lakes, people might catch sight of a hippopotamus or a crocodile. both of these animals spend much of their time in the water.
ln.1.3.1 - what is the main idea of the paragraph?
o a africa has many animals to see on safari besides the big five.
o b giraffes are the tallest land animals in the world.
o c cheetahs are one of the most interesting animals africa has to offer.
o d hippopotamus and crocodile are two famous water animals of africa.

Explanation:

The paragraph starts by stating that while the Big Five are interesting, Africa has other unique animals. Then it lists cheetahs (fastest land animal), giraffes (tallest land animal), zebras, hippopotamus, and crocodile. So the main idea is about the variety of animals in Africa beyond the Big Five.

Answer:

A. Africa has many animals to see on safari besides the Big Five.