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A Gorilla Birth Brings Two Surprises for the Columbus Zoo

July 24, 2023

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Gorilla, Primate

A newborn baby gorilla has arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, bringing two surprises that delighted the care team and are of great importance for the conservation of a critically endangered species.

Surprise #1: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's gorilla family recently welcomed a baby gorilla, a birth that was unexpected, yet exciting for the care team and important for the conservation of a critically endangered species.

Surprise #2: The baby's mother, 8-year-old Sully, was believed to be a male gorilla before this surprise birth.

Photo credit: Graham S. Jones, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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White Rhino Calf Born at Dubbo Zoo

July 24, 2023

Taronga Western Plains Zoo, White Rhino

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a White Rhino calf, born on Friday 16 June 2023.

The male calf was born overnight to mother Mopani, with Keepers delighted to discover him at the beginning of their work day.

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Zoo Celebrates Baby Boom with Arrival of 9 Adorable ‘ZooBorns’

July 21, 2023

Drusillas Park, Primate

Drusillas Zoo near Alfriston are celebrating a boom of adorable ‘zoo borns’ in recent months, after the healthy arrival of some seriously cute little ones!

Visitors coming to the zoo over the summer can look out for tiny meerkats, monkeys, and mongooses playfully exploring with their proud new parents.

Born within a few days of each other, on 24th, 25th, and 30th June, three tiny squirrel monkeys can be seen sweetly clinging to their mother’s backs, peering out at visitors. Keepers have chosen to name them Mateo, Lucia, and Rafael in a nod to their native Bolivia, and the tiny infants have recently begun to open their eyes and are becoming curious about the world around them.

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Spectacular “Assisted” Birth at BIOPARC Valencia of the Extremely Rare Mammal that Holds the Key to Eternal Fertility, Never Ages, and Is Immune to Cancer

July 20, 2023

Bioparc Valencia, Mole-rat

The naked mole rat is an exceptional species, both for its extraordinary biological characteristics and its social structure resembling that of insects. BIOPARC has two groups of these creatures in a specially designed facility to observe their peculiar behavior, where the latest litter can also be seen. The stunning video of the birth would be impossible to witness in the wild and allows for increased knowledge about this impressive animal.

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Rare Forest Giraffe Born at Chester Zoo

July 14, 2023

Chester Zoo, Okapi

Conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of an endangered okapi calf – a rare animal also known as the forest giraffe.

The adorable calf was born to mum K’tusha (10) and dad Stomp (20) on May 12 where she has since been snuggled up in a nest in a behind-the-scenes area at the charity zoo.

Now, at just six weeks old, the leggy newcomer has kicked up her heels and taken her first steps outside, following some gentle encouragement from mum.

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Giraffe Offspring at Zoo Vienna

July 14, 2023

Zoo Vienna

On Wednesday, there was once again new offspring among the Zoo Vienna reticulated giraffes. One and a half years after the last breeding success, a giraffe cow has now given birth to her second calf. "Giraffes give birth while standing. The young animal is born with its front legs first," says Simone Haderthauer, head of the zoological department. Shortly after birth, the young animal was able to stand on its own and take its first steps. This ability is necessary in the wild in order to flee as quickly as possible from predators such as lions or spotted hyenas. Reticulated giraffes live in the savannas of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

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Five Arctic Fox Cubs Born at Highland Wildlife Park

July 14, 2023

Fox, Highland Wildlife Park

Five adorable Arctic fox cubs have been born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Highland Wildlife Park. Keepers at the wildlife conservation charity say the new arrivals are doing well and have slowly started exploring their surroundings under the watchful eyes of parents Sarah and Jack.

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Meet Fern!

July 13, 2023

cow

Say hello to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm’s adorable rare breed British White calf!

The team has named her Fern, continuing a theme of names inspired by native plants and flowers.

Visit Fern in the UK Park’s Farm Barn area!

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It’s a Girl!

July 12, 2023

Orangutan, Vienna Zoo

It hangs on its mother's tummy, drinks from her breast and then falls asleep peacefully: about a month ago, a young orangutan saw the light of day in Zoo Vienna. The sex of the offspring is now known. It's a female. “This means that the little one can stay with us in the zoo for a long time. In the wild, too, female offspring usually live in the vicinity of their mother, even after they have been weaned. Male orangutans, on the other hand, move further away, ideally looking for their own territory. They would therefore be placed with other zoological gardens as part of the European Conservation Breeding Programme," explains district manager Sandra Keiblinger.

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The Fab Four Of Buffalo – The Buffalo Zoo Welcomes Four Lion Cubs

June 26, 2023

Buffalo Zoo, Lion

Buffalo, N.Y. – Say hello to Buffalo Zoo’s new FAB FOUR! On June 2nd and 3rd, the Buffalo Zoo’s African Lion Pride grew when they welcomed the birth of four active lion cubs. All cubs were born to their mother Lusaka and father, Tiberius.

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