Congo Animals

      Who doesn't love going to the zoo and seeing the amazing wildlife? The animals all have a unique personality, and maybe thats why we all have a favorite animal; we have the most in common with it. African wildlife contains some of the most crazy,spontaneous animals,especially in the Congo.   

   The Lechwe is a strange relative of the Antelope.This animal has adapted to water very well. It stays all day submerged in water, and will leap in the water if it's too shallow to swim in.The Lechwe has a similar personality to Leah. She  is outgoing, outdoorsy, and rebellious. Leah, like the Lechwe, has adapted to life in the Congo. She learns how to make the best of her temporary new home.

 The Serval is a cat special to the Congo area.This cat climbs the trees of this area and is a leaper: it catches birds by jumping up according to The Jungle Store. Ruth May's personality is similar to a Serval. She loves to climb trees and get into mischief. She is also the youngest out of her four sisters, so she is willing to hunt for the fun in the Congo, just like the Serval.

   The Bonobo is a unique primate in the Congo area. They are protective of their young, and"live in harmony  more often than engaged in fighting" according to Chimpworld. Their main diet consists of plants, Caterpillars, and Earthworms. They do,however,in serious times eat Bats, Flying Squirrels, small Antelope,and the young of monkeys. Orleanna has a personality similar to a Bonobo. She tries to protect her children, to the best of her ability, and is willing to whatever it takes to survive, even if that means eating strange foods.

               These are just a few of the animals in the Congo that are unique to this area. They help reflect the personalities of the characters in the story. Animals play an important role in stories, though sometimes we fail to realize just how important they are.