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Scientific name: Chelonoidis niger Origin: South America (Galápagos islands) Diet: Herbivore Size: 1.2 metres long IUCN status: Vulnerable Threats: Hunted for its meat, competition with introduced species Zoos I have seen them: ZSL London Zoo, Chester Zoo (?), Diergaarde Blijdorp Interesting … Continued
Scientific name: Dendrolagus goodfellowi Size: 52-80cm Diet: Herbivore Origin: Australasia (New Guinea) IUCN status: Endangered Threats: Deforestation, hunting for food Zoos I have seen them: Belfast Zoo, Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes Interesting fact: The generic name ‘Dendrolagus‘, meaning ‘tree hare’ … Continued
Scientific name: Canis lupus Length: 1-1.5m Origin: North America and Eurasia Diet: Carnivore IUCN status: Least Concern Threats: Persecution as a result of depredation on livestock, exaggerated public perception of the species, habitat fragmentation Zoos I have seen them: Dublin Zoo, … Continued
Scientific name: Equus grevyi Size: 2.5-2.75m long Diet: Herbivore Origin: Africa IUCN status: Endangered Threats: Habitat loss, competition with livestock, hunting Zoos I have seen them: Edinburgh, Chester, Paris, Natura Artis Magistra Interesting fact: This largest member of the horse … Continued