In Photos: Attenborough's Ark

In Attenborough’s Ark, Sir David Attenborough explains why the 10 endangered animals he chose are so important.

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Priam's Birdwing Butterfly

Sir David Attenborough with Priam's birdwing butterfly.
Black Lion Tamarin

Sir David Attenborough gets close to a black lion tamarin - which is being bred successfully at Durrell Wildlife Park.
Sir David and the Tamarin

Sir David Attenborough enjoys a moment with a black lion tamarin.
Darwin's Frog

Darwin's frog, Rhinoderma darwinii, close-up. It is the only frog in the world where the male gives birth to its young.
Northern Quoll

A northern quoll enjoying a snack of mealworms
Sumatran Rhino

Ratu, the heavily pregnant Sumatran rhino - the smallest and most threatened species of rhino.
Ratu's Mudbath

Ratu, the heavily pregnant Sumatran rhino enjoying a cooling mud bath.
Ratu of the Jungle

Ratu, the heavily pregnant Sumatran Rhino, in her jungle habitat.
Ratu Close-up

Close-up of Ratu, the heavily pregnant Sumatran Rhino.

Priam's Birdwing Butterfly