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Wuppertal Zoo
Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen Scenic zoo with historic architecture, set in a green valley. Home to around 4,200 animals from 470 species.
Endangered
Loxodonta africana
African Elephant
African elephants in a spacious open-air enclosure.
🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 3.000–6.000 kg
⏳ 60–70 Jahre
🏞️ African savannas and forests
💡 Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors – a sign of high intelligence.
Least Concern
Zalophus californianus
California Sea Lion
Sea lions in a modern water facility with spectator seating.
🌎 Nordamerika
🍽️ Piscivore
⚖️ 50–350 kg
⏳ 15–25 Jahre
🏞️ Pacific coast of North America
💡 Sea lions can walk on all four flippers on land – seals cannot.
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Aptenodytes patagonicus Least Concern
Aptenodytes patagonicus
King Penguin
King penguins in a climate-controlled penguin facility.
🧊 Antarktis
🍽️ Piscivore
⚖️ 11–16 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Subantarctic islands
💡 King penguins can dive up to 300 meters deep.
Vulnerable
Panthera uncia
Snow Leopard
The 'Ghost of the Mountains' – a rare big cat of high mountain ranges.
🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 25–55 kg
⏳ 15–18 Jahre
🏞️ High mountains of Central Asia
💡 Snow leopards can leap up to 15 meters in distance.
Lion
The king of the animals, the only cat species living in prides.
🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 120–250 kg
⏳ 10–14 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas and grasslands of Africa
💡 A lion's roar can be heard from up to 8 kilometers away.