This year Banham Zoo is celebrating its 50th year. The popular tourist attraction is known for its conservation work, here are 10 threatened species you can see during your visit.
• Amur (Siberian) tigers
The endangered species is the largest of all the big cats. It is believed there are only 250 adults in the wild.
• Grevy's zebras
An endangered species, threats to the zebras include loss of habitat, hunting and diseases such as anthrax.
• Red Pandas
A close relative of the racoon, they are excellent climbers. It is though their population has decreased by 50pc in less than 20 years.
• Snow leopards
These beautiful creatures are found in the high mountains of central Asia and the Himalayas and are a vulnerable species.
• Ring-tailed lemurs
A popular species at the zoo, they are threatened in the wild by deforestation due to charcoal production and burning for pasture.
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• Snowy owl
Found in the barren Arctic regions, it is a vulnerable species. It is thought climate change is affecting the availability of its prey.
• Giraffes
There is only one species of giraffe, but many subspecies. The wild population has dropped by 40pc in 30 years.
• Siamangs
The largest species of the gibbon family. Decreasing in the wild due to hunting and the destruction of their rainforest habitat.
• Red ruffed lemurs
They are facing extinction in the wild due to the destruction of their forest habitat for agriculture and timber.
• Sri Lankan leopards
Native to the island of Sri Lanka, they are found in a range of habitats. The estimated population is just 800.
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