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The National Zoo, Pretoria  stared with Aquarium tours in May 1999

iHlosi trail (2)

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The genetal swelling of female baboons is very attractive to the males

5. Kangaroo and emu:  Kangaroos must be  the the Australian marsupials we are most familiar with.  the Kangaroos carry their young in pouches on their bellies.  In this enclosure you can also see Australia's largest bird, the emu.

7. South American animals:  South America is characterised by its variety of large rodents such as the capybara and the agouti.  The rhea is an ostrich-like bird that lives in grasslands.  The South American tapir can also be seen in this enclosure.  Although  the giant anteater is nocturnal, it can also sometimes be seen during the day.

6. Red panda: These beautiful creatures face extinction.  Fortunately they breed very well in zoos.