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Schwerin Zoo

Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Founded 1956
25 Hectares

Zoo on the southern edge of the state capital with around 1,400 animals from 150 species in a natural parkland.

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Notable Animals

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Panthera leo persica
Endangered
Panthera leo persica

Asian Lion

Rare lion subspecies, found in the wild only in India.

🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 110–190 kg
⏳ 16–18 Jahre
🏞️ Dry deciduous forests and scrubland of western India
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Only about 700 Asiatic lions remain in the wild, all in the Gir Forest of Gujarat.

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Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi
Endangered
Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi

Rothschild Giraffe

Highly endangered giraffe subspecies with pale, unspotted legs.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 800–1.200 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas of East Africa
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Fewer than 2,500 Rothschild's giraffes remain in the wild.

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Ceratotherium simum simum
Near Threatened
Ceratotherium simum simum

Southern White Rhinoceros

The most common rhinoceros species thanks to successful conservation programs.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 1.800–2.500 kg
⏳ 40–50 Jahre
🏞️ Grasslands of East and South Africa
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Conservation programs increased southern white rhino numbers from 50 to over 20,000.

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Pteronura brasiliensis
Endangered
Pteronura brasiliensis

Giant Otter

The world's largest otter species, living in family groups.

🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Piscivore
βš–οΈ 22–34 kg
⏳ 10–13 Jahre
🏞️ Rivers and lakes of South America
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Giant otters have unique throat markings used for identification.

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Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Vulnerable
Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Giant Anteater

South America's fascinating insect hunter with a long tubular snout.

🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Insectivore
βš–οΈ 18–40 kg
⏳ 14–16 Jahre
🏞️ Grasslands and tropical forests of South America
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The giant anteater's tongue is up to 60 cm long and can be flicked out 160 times per minute.

Special Features

Giraffe House
Rhino Enclosure
Bear Forest