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Dudley Zoo welcomes first giant anteater pup

Feb 15,2022 3:03 pm

Keepers at Dudley Zoo say a Giant Anteater pup is The First of its kind to be born at The Venue in its 85-year history.

The yet-to-be-named animal arrived on 17 January and was " healthy and alert".

Born to Lyra and Bubbles, the pup came as " a surprise" The Zoo 's curator Richard Brown said, adding it was " fabulous news".

Giant anteaters are native to South and Central America and can Measure Up to 2. 1m (7 feet) long.

Three-year-old mother Lyra arrived at Dudley Zoo from Yorkshire Wildlife Park less than a year ago and " hit it off immediately" with resident Bubbles, four.

Dudley Zoo is taking part in international breeding programmes to protect endangered and at-risk species.

Giant anteaters are listed as " vulnerable" and numbers are declining, mainly due to habitat destruction.

" The Arrival of a baby certainly makes all the Hard Work of bringing rare animals together worthwhile, " Mr Brown said.

" Hopefully In Time , the youngster will be able to move on to another collection and form their own partnership and hopefully have A Family of their own. "

For now, the pup is sticking close to Lyra and will cling to the fur on her back for up to 10 months, where it will remain warm and camouflaged.

" Lyra is coping well with first-time motherhood and the pup, who's yet to be sexed, also appears healthy and alert, " Mr Brown said.

" We're sure visitors will be as excited to see our new arrival as staff are. "



Source of news: bbc.com

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