ZooBorns
Meet Zoo de Beauval’s Handsome New Tapir
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
Zoo de Beauval is pleased to announce the birth of a male Brazilian Tapir. The handsome three-week-old has been named Diego.
Attentive mother, Chiquita, has been protectively caring for her sweet, striped son. The new family, including dad Farrusco, is at home in the Zoo’s South American exhibit.
The South American or Brazilian Tapir (Tapirus terrestris) is...
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Perth Zoo Celebrates Birth of First Binturong Cubs
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
Perth Zoo is celebrating the birth of the first Binturong cubs in the Zoo’s 119-year history.
Two cubs, a male and a female, were born September 6 to mother, Selasa, and father, Rabu. The parents arrived at the Zoo from Singapore Zoological Gardens, in 2016, to establish a Perth Zoo Binturong family.
Perth Zoo Keeper, Marty Boland, said, “It’s very exciting to welcome two rare Binturong cubs,...
Long-Awaited Anteater Pup at Nashville Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
A Giant Anteater pup was recently born at the Nashville Zoo. The female arrived on October 22, and she is the first of her kind born at the Zoo since 2011.
The pup, named Isabel, has been under the careful attention of mom, Praim. According to sources, Isabel weighed-in at three pounds and was around 26 inches at birth.
Photo Credits: Nashville Zoo / Margarita Woc Colburn, DVM
The Giant...
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Endangered Ducklings Hatch at Auckland Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
A paddling of Whio Ducks has hatched at Auckland Zoo! These special ducklings are the first Whio born at the New Zealand facility in five years, and as part of their breed-for-release programme, they are destined for life at a beautiful North Island river.
Over the next eight weeks, as they continue to grow, they will eventually head to a duckling ‘boot-camp’ at a Department of Conservation...
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"Panda-monium" Grows Along With France's First Baby
Posted by Chris Eastland on
The “Panda-monium” continues as France’s first Giant Panda baby grows up at Zoo de Beauval.
Born on August 4, the little Panda is now three months old, has opened his eyes, and sports a fluffy black-and-white coat.
Photo Credit: Zoo de Beauval
Temporarily named Mini Yuan Zi after his father, Yuan Zi, the little Panda has captured the hearts of fans around the world. In keeping with Chinese...
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