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Durrell has been caring for gorillas for over 60 years to ensure the species has a secure future.

• Native to · Central and West Africa
• At Jersey Zoo · A troop of five, led by Badongo
• Main threat · Poaching and habitat loss

The largest tree-dwelling animal which shares 96% of its DNA with humans.

• Native to · Rainforests of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
• At Jersey Zoo · A group of four
• Main threat · Habitat destruction and illegal pet trade

The world’s largest rodent, and a famously unbothered one. Semi-aquatic grazers who can stay submerged for five minutes at a time.

• Native to · Wetlands across South America
• At Jersey Zoo · A group sharing the South America habitat
• Main threat · Wetland drainage

Up to 1.8 metres nose to tail, and one of the noisiest animals we care for — families hold conversations in at least nine distinct calls.

• Native to · Amazon and Pantanal river systems
• At Jersey Zoo · A breeding pair
• Main threat · Mercury pollution and habitat loss