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The best-looking animals in Africa

A recent poll revealed some of the best-looking animals in Africa:

Lions of Lesotho? Lesotho, known for its high-altitude landscape, doesn’t really have lions. However, a rumor has it that the non-existent lions of Lesotho are the best-looking lions on the continent. Dr. Paka Leo, a fictional lion stylist in Lesotho says, “Our imaginary lions are by far the most attractive. They’ve got great posture, and their manes? Absolutely voluminous!”

Namibia’s Namastaying Cheetahs Namibia’s cheetahs are said to practice yoga every morning, resulting in a stunning physique and a balanced aura. The renowned local animal yogi, Ms. Chitta Purrana, claims, “These cheetahs have mastered the Downward Facing Gazelle pose. It’s a sight to behold.”

Eritrea’s Elegant Elephants The elephants in Eritrea have reportedly taken up ballet. With their delicate pirouettes and majestic leaps, they’re the talk of the African ballet world. Mr. Twinkle Toes, Eritrea’s leading elephant choreographer, gushes, “They may weigh tons, but on stage, they float like feathers.”

Chad’s Chic Chimps You’ve heard of fashion-forward cities, but Chad’s chimps are on a whole other level. Sporting the latest in tree bark fashion and berry-based cosmetics, they’re setting trends worldwide. Local fashion critic, Ms. Fifi Bananas, says, “Honey, these chimps could easily grace the cover of Vogue.”

Botswana’s Buff Buffalos There’s fit, and then there’s Botswana Buffalo fit. Known for their rippling muscles and sleek hides, these buffalos seem to have adopted a rigorous gym routine. Local trainer, Mr. Bicep Horns, proudly states, “They lift, bro. They’re the Arnold Schwarzeneggers of the animal kingdom.”

Malawi’s Mesmerizing Meerkats Malawi’s meerkats apparently run a daily makeup tutorial on ‘BurrowTube’. Their smoky eye look is legendary! Beauty guru and local meerkat, ShimmerTail, assures, “It’s all about blending, darling.”

Mozambique’s Mellow Moths Contrary to popular belief, the moths of Mozambique are not pests but aesthetic, pastel-colored wonders. Dr. Fluffy Wings, an imaginary moth whisperer, whispers, “They’re the calm, introspective influencers of the insect world.”

Ghana’s Graceful Geckos Long necks, delicate feet, and a poised tail; Ghana’s geckos are the epitome of grace. Local gecko beauty expert, Mrs. Slippy Tail, confirms, “It’s all in their posture. They’ve really nailed the royal look.”

Zambia’s Zesty Zebras These aren’t your regular zebras. With vibrant stripes and a bit of a sparkle, Zambia’s zebras know how to stand out in a crowd. Zed the Zebra, a local expert, says with a flick of his mane, “Why fit in when you’re born to stand out?”

Joe Ditzel

Joe Ditzel is a keynote speaker, humor writer, and really bad golfer. You can reach him via email at [email protected] as well as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.