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Fact: A relatively large owl with yellow or orange eyes and generally tawny plumage with black and white markings. Like most other owls, they are nocturnal and rely on their exceptional eyesight for hunting preys. Habitat: Rocky deserts and semi-deserts, gorges, cliffs and rocky mountain slopes

Fact: In the wild, the pink colouration in their feathers comes from the tiny animals they eat. Habitat: Mudflats and salt lakes. Threats: Copper mining that drains their lakes, urban development, hunting, egg collection and pollution. Range: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and

Fact: Barbary Sheep are so agile they can jump over a 2-meter tall fence from a standstill. Habitat: Arid mountainous areas. Threats: Hunting and overgrazing. Range: Mountains of Northern Africa. Additional Information: They can go without water for long periods of time attaining all their moisture

Fact: The Aldabra giant tortoise is indeed a giant, with individuals reaching over one metre in length and an average weight of 250 kg . Habitat: The Aldabra giant tortoise inhabits a wide variety of vegetation on the islands where it is found, from scrub and mangrove swamp to grassy plains. Threats

Fact: The African Wolf is a very vocal species, using a variety of barking, growling, cackling and whining calls. Habitat: Montane grassland, arid savanna and scrubland. Threats: Persecution for their role as livestock killers and rabies vectors. Range: Southern and Eastern Africa. Additional

Fact: This is the largest of all gazelles and the world’s most threatened. Habitat: Grasslands, sparsely wooded savanna, sub-desert steppes. Threats: Habitat loss and degradation; uncontrolled hunting. Range: Chad; Mali; Niger. Additional Information: They can stand on their hind legs to eat from

Scientific Name: Gorilla gorilla gorilla Species: G. gorilla Fact: Hello there, and welcome to my information page! I am Jumbo, a Western lowland gorilla. Are you ready for this informative journey? Then let’s begin! Did you know that we are the smallest of the four gorilla subspecies, including