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BABY GIRAFFE AND JOHN CLEESE AT MARWELL ZOO, HAMPSHIRE, BRITAIN - 1994
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BABY GIRAFFE AND JOHN CLEESE AT MARWELL ZOO, HAMPSHIRE, BRITAIN - 1994
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Happy Birthday: John Cleese feiert am 27. Oktober seinen 75. Geburtstag
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Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX (4078908f)
Amur Leopard cub with mother Kaia
Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Marwell Zoo's new female Amur Leopard cub has made her entrance into the wider world after being let out of the safety of her den for the first time. Born to mum Kaia and dad Akin the new arrival is an important addition to the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). It is estimated that there are as few as 35 Amur leopards left in the wild. This tiny population is under serious risk of extinction and maintaining a healthy captive population is crucial to the global conservation of the species. Marwell's new arrival is now four weeks old and is just starting to find her feet.
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Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX (4078908c)
Amur Leopard cub with mother Kaia
Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Marwell Zoo's new female Amur Leopard cub has made her entrance into the wider world after being let out of the safety of her den for the first time. Born to mum Kaia and dad Akin the new arrival is an important addition to the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). It is estimated that there are as few as 35 Amur leopards left in the wild. This tiny population is under serious risk of extinction and maintaining a healthy captive population is crucial to the global conservation of the species. Marwell's new arrival is now four weeks old and is just starting to find her feet.
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Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX (4078908e)
Amur Leopard cub with mother Kaia
Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Marwell Zoo's new female Amur Leopard cub has made her entrance into the wider world after being let out of the safety of her den for the first time. Born to mum Kaia and dad Akin the new arrival is an important addition to the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). It is estimated that there are as few as 35 Amur leopards left in the wild. This tiny population is under serious risk of extinction and maintaining a healthy captive population is crucial to the global conservation of the species. Marwell's new arrival is now four weeks old and is just starting to find her feet.
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Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX (4078908d)
Amur Leopard cub
Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Marwell Zoo's new female Amur Leopard cub has made her entrance into the wider world after being let out of the safety of her den for the first time. Born to mum Kaia and dad Akin the new arrival is an important addition to the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). It is estimated that there are as few as 35 Amur leopards left in the wild. This tiny population is under serious risk of extinction and maintaining a healthy captive population is crucial to the global conservation of the species. Marwell's new arrival is now four weeks old and is just starting to find her feet.
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Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX (4078908i)
Amur Leopard cub
Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Marwell Zoo's new female Amur Leopard cub has made her entrance into the wider world after being let out of the safety of her den for the first time. Born to mum Kaia and dad Akin the new arrival is an important addition to the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). It is estimated that there are as few as 35 Amur leopards left in the wild. This tiny population is under serious risk of extinction and maintaining a healthy captive population is crucial to the global conservation of the species. Marwell's new arrival is now four weeks old and is just starting to find her feet.
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Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX (4078908h)
Amur Leopard cub with mother Kaia
Amur Leopard cub introduced to the public at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 18 Aug 2014
Marwell Zoo's new female Amur Leopard cub has made her entrance into the wider world after being let out of the safety of her den for the first time. Born to mum Kaia and dad Akin the new arrival is an important addition to the European Endangered species breeding Programme (EEP). It is estimated that there are as few as 35 Amur leopards left in the wild. This tiny population is under serious risk of extinction and maintaining a healthy captive population is crucial to the global conservation of the species. Marwell's new arrival is now four weeks old and is just starting to find her feet.
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385j)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
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For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385i)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385h)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385f)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385g)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385e)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385d)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385c)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385b)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385a)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385b)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385g)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385f)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385h)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX/Shutterstock (2066385g)
Ralph the penguin wearing his O'Neill wetsuit
Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Ralph became an international superstar when he started to wear a wetsuit for protection against the elements due to moulting much quicker than other penguins, leaving him with sensitive bald patches. Initially keepers designed a suit from the leg of an adult wetsuit however in 2013 Californian surf brand O?Neill designed Ralph his very own custom wetsuit in a sponsorship deal normally reserved for surf and snowboarding stars. Eight months ago Ralph was diagnosed with arthritis, an incurable and degenerative age-related condition which was well managed with medication until recently. Taking all factors into careful consideration and in order to prevent any unnecessary distress or pain to Ralph, we took the difficult decision to euthanase him.
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385a)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385e)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385d)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd / Rex Features (2066385c)
New Designer Penguin Suit For Bald Ralph
An international surf firm has come to the rescue of a featherless penguin - by creating him a new designer wetsuit.
Bald Humboldt penguin Ralph, 14, was at risk of sunburn after all his body feathers fell out in just one day, rather than the usual few weeks.
With nothing to protect him from the weather, the two-feet-tall bird faced a depressing three weeks indoors as he waited for them to grow back.
It would have meant staying away from his friends, partner, and young chicks at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
But now California-based O'Neill has given poor Ralph a sponsorship deal - usually reserved for international surf and snowboarding stars.
The firm has made a warm and protective wetsuit that offers a snug custom-measured fit, and includes holes for his head and wings.
Ralph is now swimming, eating, and playing with the other penguins as usual.
The rubber in the wetsuit - which is the same as in a human's wetsuit - is extremely flexible and does not restrict his movement.
It even has his name on the back in large white print.
Ralph's baldness is a common problem for him and he first took the plunge in a wetsuit made from the leg of a suit donated by a member of park staff.
But three years of swimming and grooming took its toll and left his old suit "tatty", freyed at the edges, and coming apart at the seams.
His keepers put out an appeal for a new suit and were delighted when O'Neill heard of his plight and responded.
Anna Ing, from Marwell Wildlife, said: "Ralph was in desperate need of a new wetsuit as his old one was starting to fall apart.
"His wetsuits see a lot of activity with him constantly on the go, swimming, climbing rocks and preening.
"He certainly looks the part with his custom made O'Neill wetsuit.
...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CIUXSWWYF
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX/Shutterstock (2066385c)
Ralph the penguin wearing his O'Neill wetsuit
Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Ralph became an international superstar when he started to wear a wetsuit for protection against the elements due to moulting much quicker than other penguins, leaving him with sensitive bald patches. Initially keepers designed a suit from the leg of an adult wetsuit however in 2013 Californian surf brand O?Neill designed Ralph his very own custom wetsuit in a sponsorship deal normally reserved for surf and snowboarding stars. Eight months ago Ralph was diagnosed with arthritis, an incurable and degenerative age-related condition which was well managed with medication until recently. Taking all factors into careful consideration and in order to prevent any unnecessary distress or pain to Ralph, we took the difficult decision to euthanase him.
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FEATURE - Ralph, der federlose Pinguin freut sich über den gesponserten Tauchanzug
Mandatory Credit: Photo by The Digital South Ltd/REX/Shutterstock (2066385a)
Ralph the penguin wearing his O'Neill wetsuit
Surf firm creates new wetsuit for bald penguin Ralph, Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Jan 2013
Ralph became an international superstar when he started to wear a wetsuit for protection against the elements due to moulting much quicker than other penguins, leaving him with sensitive bald patches. Initially keepers designed a suit from the leg of an adult wetsuit however in 2013 Californian surf brand O?Neill designed Ralph his very own custom wetsuit in a sponsorship deal normally reserved for surf and snowboarding stars. Eight months ago Ralph was diagnosed with arthritis, an incurable and degenerative age-related condition which was well managed with medication until recently. Taking all factors into careful consideration and in order to prevent any unnecessary distress or pain to Ralph, we took the difficult decision to euthanase him.
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Tiny critically endangered partula gibba snails bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 29 Jan 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1584865c)
Partula Gibba snails on a pencil
Tiny critically endangered partula gibba snails bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 29 Jan 2012
These critically endangered snails are so small they can crawl along the edge of this 50 pence coin. British conservationists are battling to save the Partula gibba snails, which measure little bigger than a pin head at birth. They are extinct in the wild and so endangered in captivity that a third of the world's population can be found in just one room at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire. The snails are extinct in the wild after a botched farming experiment wiped out its number in its native Pacific Islands. The predatory rosy wolfsnail was introduced to the islands in 1974 in a bid to control land snail numbers, but instead it fed on tree snails. Now there are just 306 Partula gibba left in the world with 123 of those residing at Marwell. This year, conservationists plan release some back into the wild in the hope they will re-populate. Snail keeper Geoff Read said: "I'm looking at a species dying in front of me and to think these snails could become extinct in my lifetime is incredibly sad".
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Tiny critically endangered partula gibba snails bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 29 Jan 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1584865a)
Partula Gibba snails on a pencil
Tiny critically endangered partula gibba snails bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 29 Jan 2012
These critically endangered snails are so small they can crawl along the edge of this 50 pence coin. British conservationists are battling to save the Partula gibba snails, which measure little bigger than a pin head at birth. They are extinct in the wild and so endangered in captivity that a third of the world's population can be found in just one room at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire. The snails are extinct in the wild after a botched farming experiment wiped out its number in its native Pacific Islands. The predatory rosy wolfsnail was introduced to the islands in 1974 in a bid to control land snail numbers, but instead it fed on tree snails. Now there are just 306 Partula gibba left in the world with 123 of those residing at Marwell. This year, conservationists plan release some back into the wild in the hope they will re-populate. Snail keeper Geoff Read said: "I'm looking at a species dying in front of me and to think these snails could become extinct in my lifetime is incredibly sad".
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Tiny critically endangered partula gibba snails bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 29 Jan 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features (1584865b)
Partula Gibba snails on a 50p piece
Tiny critically endangered partula gibba snails bred at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 29 Jan 2012
These critically endangered snails are so small they can crawl along the edge of this 50 pence coin. British conservationists are battling to save the Partula gibba snails, which measure little bigger than a pin head at birth. They are extinct in the wild and so endangered in captivity that a third of the world's population can be found in just one room at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire. The snails are extinct in the wild after a botched farming experiment wiped out its number in its native Pacific Islands. The predatory rosy wolfsnail was introduced to the islands in 1974 in a bid to control land snail numbers, but instead it fed on tree snails. Now there are just 306 Partula gibba left in the world with 123 of those residing at Marwell. This year, conservationists plan release some back into the wild in the hope they will re-populate. Snail keeper Geoff Read said: "I'm looking at a species dying in front of me and to think these snails could become extinct in my lifetime is incredibly sad".
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Marwell Wildlife puts mirrors in flamingo enclosure to encourage birds to breed, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Apr 2011
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Baby flamingo born after keepers use mirrors to encourage birds to breed at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 01 Sep 2011
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Baby flamingo born after keepers use mirrors to encourage birds to breed at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 01 Sep 2011
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Baby flamingo born after keepers use mirrors to encourage birds to breed at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 01 Sep 2011
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Baby flamingo born after keepers use mirrors to encourage birds to breed at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire, Britain - 01 Sep 2011
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Marwell Wildlife puts mirrors in flamingo enclosure to encourage birds to breed, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Apr 2011
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Marwell Wildlife puts mirrors in flamingo enclosure to encourage birds to breed, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Apr 2011
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Marwell Wildlife puts mirrors in flamingo enclosure to encourage birds to breed, Hampshire, Britain - 11 Apr 2011
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099h )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099d )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099g )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099f )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099e )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
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For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099c )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099a )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Snow leopard triplets introduced to public at Marwell Wildlife Park, Winchester, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mike Walker / Rex Features ( 1431099b )
Snow Leopard Triplets Introduced To The World
Three adorable white leopard cubs have experienced the great outdoors for the first time at Marwell Wildlife Park in Hampshire.
It was a tentative start for the 12-week-old triplets, who at first seemed somewhat reluctant to leave the safety of their den.
Pausing at the entrance of the cave, the identical trio took some time to carefully scope out the area before making their move.
However, eventually they built up their courage enough to take their first steps outside to explore their new home.
The youngsters - two females and a male - were born at the zoo in June and keepers have been keeping a close eye on them.
The two females have been called Kamala and Kitana, while the zoo is asking the public to help name the male.
Marc Fox, assistant section manager of carnivores said: "We are really pleased with the progress the cubs have made so far.
"Mum Irina has been extremely attentive and has cared for them brilliantly. This is her first litter of cubs, so to give birth to triplets is fantastic".
Marwell's conservation biologist Heidi Mitchell added: "Marwell has been working alongside the EEP for the snow leopards, which is coordinated from Helsinki Zoo, since the 1970s.
"Our three new cubs are of critical importance to the breeding programme.
"Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy, captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Please refer to individual images for credit
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQZAJEYBX (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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White Leopard Cubs at Marwell Wildlife Park, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1430751i )
The White Leopard Cubs looking around their enclosure after they'd been released from their cave., Three snow leopard cubs have been unveiled at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
The cubs have been kept inside their den with mum Irina since birth and today was the first time that they ventured outside and explore their environment.
Now they are 12-weeks-old and fully vaccinated it is safe for them to take their first steps outside.
Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species.
For a number of years, Marwell Wildlife has been part of the European endangered species breeding programme for snow leopards. From August 25th the public will be invited to help the animal keepers name a cub.
White Leopard Cubs at Marwell Wildlife Park, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
The White Leopard Cubs looking around their enclosure after they'd been released from their cave. Three snow leopard cubs have been unveiled at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
The cubs have been kept inside their den with mum Irina since birth and today was the first time that they ventured outside and explore their environment.
Now they are 12-weeks-old and fully vaccinated it is safe for them to take their first steps outside.
Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species.
For a number of years, Marwell Wildlife has been part of the European endangered species breeding programme for snow leopards. From August 25th the public will be invited to help the animal keepers name a cub.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQJUOGUOL (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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White Leopard Cubs at Marwell Wildlife Park, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1430751h )
The White Leopard Cubs looking around their enclosure after they'd been released from their cave., Three snow leopard cubs have been unveiled at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
The cubs have been kept inside their den with mum Irina since birth and today was the first time that they ventured outside and explore their environment.
Now they are 12-weeks-old and fully vaccinated it is safe for them to take their first steps outside.
Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species.
For a number of years, Marwell Wildlife has been part of the European endangered species breeding programme for snow leopards. From August 25th the public will be invited to help the animal keepers name a cub.
White Leopard Cubs at Marwell Wildlife Park, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
The White Leopard Cubs looking around their enclosure after they'd been released from their cave. Three snow leopard cubs have been unveiled at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
The cubs have been kept inside their den with mum Irina since birth and today was the first time that they ventured outside and explore their environment.
Now they are 12-weeks-old and fully vaccinated it is safe for them to take their first steps outside.
Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species.
For a number of years, Marwell Wildlife has been part of the European endangered species breeding programme for snow leopards. From August 25th the public will be invited to help the animal keepers name a cub.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQJUOGUOL (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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White Leopard Cubs at Marwell Wildlife Park, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Solent News / Rex Features ( 1430751g )
The White Leopard Cubs looking around their enclosure after they'd been released from their cave., Three snow leopard cubs have been unveiled at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
The cubs have been kept inside their den with mum Irina since birth and today was the first time that they ventured outside and explore their environment.
Now they are 12-weeks-old and fully vaccinated it is safe for them to take their first steps outside.
Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species.
For a number of years, Marwell Wildlife has been part of the European endangered species breeding programme for snow leopards. From August 25th the public will be invited to help the animal keepers name a cub.
White Leopard Cubs at Marwell Wildlife Park, Hampshire, Britain - 25 Aug 2011
The White Leopard Cubs looking around their enclosure after they'd been released from their cave. Three snow leopard cubs have been unveiled at Marwell Wildlife, near Winchester, Hants.
The cubs have been kept inside their den with mum Irina since birth and today was the first time that they ventured outside and explore their environment.
Now they are 12-weeks-old and fully vaccinated it is safe for them to take their first steps outside.
Snow leopards, like all big cat species, are threatened in the wild. This means that maintaining a healthy captive population of snow leopards is of vital importance to the global conservation strategy for the species.
For a number of years, Marwell Wildlife has been part of the European endangered species breeding programme for snow leopards. From August 25th the public will be invited to help the animal keepers name a cub.
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VQJUOGUOL (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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