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November 23, 2009
Night Hunter Poll
Who's the best night hunter in the Serengeti? So a lion can take down a giraffe, but pound for pound does it have better hunting skills than a caracal? You'll want to factor success rate into your decision, but keep in mind how difficult it is to chase down a spring hare versus gobbling up termites. If you need help deciding, click on the animal's name for more information.


  Aardvark
Aardvark
A terror to termites and the Serengeti's most voracious carnivore.
  African Wildcat
African Wildcat
Has quick moves and sharp eyesight for catching rodents.
  Bat-Eared Fox
Bat-Eared Fox
Finds termites and beetles by listening with giant ears.
  Caracal
Caracal
Can leap high into the air to catch birds in mid-flight.
  Leopard
Leopard
Can sneak to within mere feet of its prey before attacking.
  Lion
Lion
Is able to take down wildebeests, buffalo and giraffes.
  Serval
Serval
Finds prey by sound, then pounces from up to 13 feet away.
  Spotted Hyena
Spotted Hyena
Chases zebras and other large mammals to exhaustion.
  White Stork
White Stork
Is quick and precise at catching prey with its long, pointed beak.
  Zorilla
Zorilla
Can root burrowing prey out of the ground with its long claws.

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