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A bit of history…
The London Zoo was founded in 1828 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. Initially, the collection was collected solely for scientific purposes. But already in 1847, the zoo opened its doors to the mass visitor. In 1849, snakes were brought to the London Zoo – the first serpentarium in the world accessible to tourists was formed. The year 1853 was marked by the opening of the first-ever aquarium. Of course, he appeared in the London Zoo. Insects at the London Zoo are presented to visitors for the first time in 1881 with the opening of the insect. Now there is a huge variety of tropical butterflies.
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This zoo is not the largest in area, but has an impressive collection of animals, numbering 700 species and more than 16,000 individuals.
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Kombuka and our other gorillas in their majestic gorilla kindom.
Gorillas are the largest great apes and primates in general. Along with chimpanzees and orangutans, they are closest to humans. The genus of gorillas includes two species – the eastern and western gorillas, which are very similar to each other.
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Our playful penguins at penguin Beach.
Penguins are one of the most ancient birds on Earth. They represent an isolated group of birds, divided into a separate squad of Penguins. In the world there are 16 species of penguins.
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Tiger territory
Tiger – the largest representative of the cat family. His body can reach a length of 2-3 m, and a mass of 225-270 kg. Along with a lion, a leopard, a jaguar and a snow leopard is included in the genus of big cats, the hallmark of which is not only the size but also the inability to meow (these animals just growl).
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Published: Apr 23, 2019
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