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African Lion in its natural habitatVulnerable

Savannah · Carnivore

African Lion

Panthera leo

The African lion lives in social groups called prides, cooperating to hunt large grazers across the open grasslands. Males patrol and defend territory while lionesses lead most hunts.

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Giant Panda in its natural habitatVulnerable

Mountains · Herbivore

Giant Panda

Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Native to the bamboo forests of central China, the giant panda spends most of its waking hours feeding. Despite a carnivore's digestive system, its diet is almost entirely bamboo.

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Blue Whale in its natural habitatEndangered

Ocean · Carnivore

Blue Whale

Balaenoptera musculus

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived. It filters vast quantities of tiny krill from the water using baleen plates instead of teeth.

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Snow Leopard in its natural habitatVulnerable

Mountains · Carnivore

Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia

This elusive high-altitude cat roams the rugged mountain ranges of Central Asia. Its thick fur and broad paws are built for deep snow and freezing conditions.

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African Elephant in its natural habitatEndangered

Savannah · Herbivore

African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

The largest land animal, the African elephant lives in tight-knit family herds led by a matriarch. It shapes entire landscapes as it forages for grasses, bark and fruit.

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Green Sea Turtle in its natural habitatEndangered

Ocean · Herbivore

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Named for the greenish colour of its fat, this graceful reptile grazes on seagrass and algae in warm coastal waters and travels thousands of kilometres between feeding and nesting sites.

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Red Fox in its natural habitatLeast Concern

Mountains · Omnivore

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, the red fox thrives across forests, mountains and even cities. It is a clever, adaptable hunter with an omnivorous appetite.

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Scarlet Macaw in its natural habitatLeast Concern

Rainforest · Herbivore

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

A brilliantly coloured parrot of Central and South American rainforests, the scarlet macaw feeds on fruit, nuts and seeds high in the canopy and often mates for life.

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An endangered mountain gorilla resting in dense green forest

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