Large Mammals
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has long been home to some of the earth's most popular and spectacular creatures! African lions, Amur (or Siberian) tigers and siamang apes are long-time family members of the Zoo.
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AFRICAN LION
Lion manes are thought to assist the male in attracting females at mating time as well as frightening off rival males.
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AMUR (SIBERIAN) TIGER
Amur tigers are the largest living cats on Earth. They eat deer, pigs, antelope, buffalo, small mammals and birds.
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GRIZZLY BEAR
Grizzly bears will often stand on their hind legs to better use their keen sense of smell in locating food. Riverbanks' two grizzlies are male siblings that were orphaned when young.
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HAMADRYAS BABOON
Adult males will emit a warning call that sounds like "wahoo" if predators are in the area. This call is also used to signal aggression.
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SIAMANG
One feature that distinguishes siamangs from other primates is the duet song that marks their territory with sound. It consists of loud booms and barks, amplified by resonating sounds across their inflated throat sacs.
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