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Schwerin Zoo
Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Zoo on the southern edge of the state capital with around 1,400 animals from 150 species in a natural parkland.
Endangered
Panthera leo persica
Asian Lion
Rare lion subspecies, found in the wild only in India.
🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 110–190 kg
⏳ 16–18 Jahre
🏞️ Dry deciduous forests and scrubland of western India
💡 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
⚖️ 800–1.200 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas of East Africa
💡 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
⚖️ 1.800–2.500 kg
⏳ 40–50 Jahre
🏞️ Grasslands of East and South Africa
💡 Conservation programs increased southern white rhino numbers from 50 to over 20,000.
Endangered
Pteronura brasiliensis
Giant Otter
The world's largest otter species, living in family groups.
🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Piscivore
⚖️ 22–34 kg
⏳ 10–13 Jahre
🏞️ Rivers and lakes of South America
💡 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
⚖️ 18–40 kg
⏳ 14–16 Jahre
🏞️ Grasslands and tropical forests of South America
💡 The giant anteater's tongue is up to 60 cm long and can be flicked out 160 times per minute.