Gabon Rainforest

African Forest Elephant African Forest Elephant The smaller of Africa’s two elephant species is sometimes called the “mega-gardener of the forest” because it is essential to spreading seeds.

Chimpanzee Chimpanzee Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives. Like us, they eat a wide variety of foods and live in family groups.

Hippopotamus Hippopotamus Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in water, emerging at night to graze in nearby grasslands.


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