Wild Animals

Isn't it gigantic? From its height of 5.50 meters, the giraffe dominates the savannah and holds the title of "highest terrestrial mammal". Easily recognizable by its very long neck, the giraffe is tawny with large orange spots and has 2 small horns called ossicones at the top of its head. This herbivore loves leaves (especially acacia) which can graze on the treetops. She can eat more than 50 kg of leaves per day! It also has a very long tongue that can measure more than 50 cm.

The Swallowtail or Great Swallowtail is a species of butterfly from the Papilionidae family, present in most temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.

The Papo marigold butterfly, easily recognizable by its orange-yellow wings edged in black, is ready to take flight by spreading its wings to spot clover, alfalfa or a flower and feed. Its flight is fast and it always lands with closed wings to forage. It appreciates hot and flowery sites and does not survive frost or prolonged humidity.

Mother tigress avoids danger and frequently moves her young by carrying them in her mouth. Tigers often have several dens and move from one to another as needed. To give birth, the tigress isolates herself out of sight. Babies are born blind and weigh almost a kilo on average. They are very vulnerable but can count on the protection of their mother who will later teach them how to hunt.

The Papo wolf is a wild, carnivorous animal that flees humans unlike its cousin the dog. In Europe, it is a protected species that lives in mountains, meadows and forests. Like the gray wolf, it is a fearsome hunter that runs very fast. To feed, it attacks animals that are weaker than it. It lives in packs and the dominant pair gives birth to cubs.