Three Sumatran tiger cubs born at ZSL London Zoo’s Tiger Territory
Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo have shared the first footage of a triply exciting arrival – three Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs, born on Monday 27th June.
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Rare monkey birth for Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A critically endangered species of monkey has been born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster. The birth of the baby Roloway monkey is a first the UK, and a major triumph for the European breeding programme of the rare species. The new arrival is one of only three babies to be born in zoos around … Read more
New baby for Bristol Zoo gorilla family
Bristol Zoo is celebrating World Gorilla Day (24th September) with a tiny new addition to its troupe of western lowland gorillas. Born to nine-year-old Kala last month, the arrival of the yet to be named baby is a great boost for the conservation of the Critically Endangered species and brings the number of gorillas at … Read more
Critically endangered rhino birth first for Wales
The birth of a critically endangered Eastern black rhino is being celebrated at Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire with this the first to be born in Wales. Six-year-old mum Dakima gave birth to a healthy male calf on January 16th, following a 15-month pregnancy, with the new arrival one of only 40 Eastern black rhino to … Read more
Rare baby orangutan born at Chester Zoo
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been born at Chester Zoo. The yet to be named new baby arrived to mother Subis in November, following a nine-month pregnancy, with both doing well. The new male is being celebrated as an important addition to the international breeding programme for the highly threatened species. With fewer than … Read more
Tiny endangered tortoise arrives at West Midland Safari
Keepers at West Midland Safari Park have announced the arrival of a ‘critically endangered’ tiny pancake tortoise. The minuscule youngster, named Hartley, hatched from its egg on the 10th of July and brings the number of pancake tortoises at the Park to five. About the size of a bottle-top, Hartley is the second success in … Read more