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“But in general mountains represent good habitat for them,” he said, “so they can survive really well in those areas.”

Faced with poaching and the gradual destruction of their natural habitats, big mammals have largely disappeared, according to the survey which underlined the need to protect chimpanzees, buffaloes and elephants.

For the first time, photographs and video footage now reveal the animal alive in its native mountain habitat.

On the tour trail was a wild American black bear leaning on a gate to peer in at the three black bears in their habitat within the park, according the zoo’s Facebook post.

"We're just providing a safe space for them until we can get them back out into a habitat where they can thrive and survive."