ZooBorns — Stone Zoo
Dyeing Dart Frog Eggs Hatch at Stone Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
April is National Frog Month, and Stone Zoo is celebrating their first successful hatching of Dyeing Dart Frog eggs.
The eggs require special care to reach the tadpole stage. The water conditions must be just right. The first little tadpole (in photo below) has been named Thad. He shares his aquarium with a snail named Chad.
The tadpoles breathe with gills...
- Tags: Frogs & Toads, Stone Zoo, Zoo New England
New Kid Makes Her Mark at Stone Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
Stone Zoo recently announced the birth of a Markhor. The female kid was born on July 16 to parents, Maya and Tyrion. She recently had her first health check and was a healthy 8.8 pounds.
The new family can be seen within the Himalayan Highlands exhibit. Stone Zoo is now home to ten Markhor, including the new kid.
“Maya is very attentive to the kid, who has been nursing well and is strong and...
- Tags: Goat, Stone Zoo, Zoo New England