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You may have noticed a few changes around the zoo

The zoo has welcomed a rare Visayan warty pig to its Life Among the Trees exhibit, located near the otter enclosure. This critically endangered species from the Philippines faces threats from hunting and habitat loss, with conservation efforts including protected areas and breeding programmes.

Visayan warty pigotter
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Endangered plant returns to Hampshire heathland

A rare 400-million-year-old plant species has been successfully reintroduced to Eelmoor Marsh in Hampshire following habitat restoration work. Conservationists at Marwell Zoo have restored the heathland to support this endangered 'living fossil' plant.