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Discover the capybara, often called the giant guinea pig.
hydrochaeris IUCN Red List StatusLeast Concern About Often referred to as the giant guinea
Discover the capybara, often called the giant guinea pig.
hydrochaeris IUCN Red List StatusLeast Concern About Often referred to as the giant guinea
Despite the fact that the rock hyrax is about the same size as a guinea pig, its
Despite the fact that the rock hyrax is about the same size as a guinea pig, its
Dusky pademelons have been described as inoffensive and curious, even allowing observers to approach them before moving away..
This rare species of marsupial is native to the forests of New Guinea and is also
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They mainly inhabit the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea and are herbivores
Found only in the mountainous forests of Papua New Guinea, their survival is threatened
soon as they are born, rock hyrax babies weigh just a few ounces.But despite their Guinea
Southern Cassowary have the reputation of being one of the most dangerous birds – see how much more there is to these magnificent birds at Chester Zoo.
FOUND IN Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea HABITAT Lowland tropical forests
Embark on a journey that will take you closer than ever before to some of South East Asia’s most spectacular species on the Islands Adventure.
lunch time with the Visayan warty pigs before heading to the Island of Papua New Guinea
transform a currently disused area into the exotic climes of the Philippines, Papua New Guinea
Introducing our brand new Tree Kangaroo Experience. Meet our Goodfellow’s tree kangaroos and learn more about these fascinating arboreal marsupials.
marsupials are specially adapted for life in the rainforest canopy of Papua New Guinea