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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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This image shows: Goliath breeding with Sweet Pea.
Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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This image shows: Ron Magill with Goliath in 2024.
Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
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Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
(c) Dukas -
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Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
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DUK10163411_009
Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
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Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
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Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
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Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
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Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
(c) Dukas -
DUK10163411_006
Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
(c) Dukas -
DUK10163411_007
Eigentlich ein Job für Crocodile Dundee: Transport von zehn Alligatoren in den Australian Reptile Park
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
Zookeepers in Australia have pulled off a nerve-wracking mission to relocate ten colossal alligators.
Each of the fully-grown American alligators - tipping the scales at over 200kg - was carefully transported back to the Australian Reptile Park after spending decades at Australia Zoo.
Born at the Park more than 30 years ago, the formidable reptiles have finally returned to their birthplace in a bold and dramatic move, marking a major new chapter for the Park’s growing alligator collection.
Each muscle-bound reptile was packed into a specially built transport box and driven across the state in an operation that tested the team’s strength and nerve to the extreme.
“It was pure muscle, teamwork, and nerves of steel,” said Billy Collett, Park Manager at the Park. “These are apex predators - handling them is a serious game.”
So serious, in fact, that an excavator had to be brought in just to unload the colossal containers. It then took up to ten people to carry each box through a narrow gate into the Park’s alligator lagoon.
But the real danger began once the boxes were opened.
As the keepers carefully pried back the lids, the giant gators exploded with fury - lunging with bone-crushing jaws and making their displeasure crystal clear.
“They weren’t happy and they let us know it,” Billy admitted.
Despite the ferocious welcome, the brave handlers managed to scan each returning gator for microchips, ensuring they could be properly logged and monitored going forward.
But the mission isn’t over yet.
The next hurdle? Introducing the new arrivals to the Park’s existing reptilian royalty - namely Ivan, the current alpha male. Known for being fiercely territorial, Ivan won’t take kindly to newcomers muscling in on his turf.
To reduce the risk of chaos, the team waited for the colder months before making the move, knowing the chill would lower the alligators' aggressi *** Local C
(c) Dukas -
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Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530690
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Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530689
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Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530688
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Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530660
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Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530685
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Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530682
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DUK10163349_007
Sir Snacks-A-Lot ist tot: Der Oregon Zoo in Portland trauert um den Roten Panda Moshu
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
Keepers at Oregon Zoo are mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, aka Sir Snacks-a-lot after he passed away on Wednesday (14May2025), more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease.
Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable “bleps” and “snack quests” in search of bamboo, apple slices and other red panda delicacies.
“He was an incredible ambassador for his species,” said Rachel Ritchason, the zoo’s deputy director for animal care. “He inspired millions of people and brightened so many lives.”
At nearly 14, Moshu was considered elderly for red pandas. In recent years, his care team adjusted his habitat and routine — softening his favorite biscuits to make snack time easier and brushing his tail to help with grooming. Ramps were added throughout his habitat for easier climbing, and cold-laser therapy helped him stay limber and active.
“Moshu lived longer than any of us expected, and he had an amazing quality of life right until the end,” Ritchason said. “It’s a great testament to his care team that he was able to manage a serious condition like that for such a long time. We just focused on making every day as comfortable as possible for him.”
The Oregon Zoo is well known for its specialised geriatric care and has been home to some of the oldest animals in the world. Zoo veterinarians and keeper staff work together, developing innovative ways to make sure the animals in their care have a great quality of life throughout their golden years.
Sadly, the zoo has had to say goodbye to some of best-known senior citizens this spring.
“It has been a rough time for us,” Ritchason said “Tilly the river otter passed at the end of April, and last week we lost Strike the cheetah. It’s not surprising when you have so many older animals in your population, but that *** Local Caption *** 47530691
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DUK10163225_007
Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
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An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
*** Local Caption *** 47368641
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Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
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An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
*** Local Caption *** 47368643
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DUK10163225_006
Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
*** Local Caption *** 47368642
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DUK10163225_005
Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
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An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky, Ellesha Vaness
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
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Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
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An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
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Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
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Happy Birthday: Wombat Bucky feiert im Australian Reptile Park seinen ersten Geburtstag
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
An orphaned wombat has just celebrated his very first birthday.
Bucky, who lives at the Australian Reptile Park, was rescued last year after his mother was tragically struck by a car. Found at the side of the road, he’s since been cared for lovingly by the park's team.
To celebrate the special occasion, Bucky’s dedicated surrogate mum and mammals keeper, Ellesha Vaness, created a handmade birthday bouquet packed with his favourites – fresh grass, sweet potato, and carrot. True to his playful nature, Bucky devoured the treat with delight before dashing off to cheekily chase Ellesha around.
“Watching Bucky thrive over the past year has been such a joy,” said Ellesha Vaness. “When I first met him, he was so tiny and vulnerable. Now he’s full of personality and cheekiness.”
Beyond Bucky’s adorable milestone, his journey highlights a pressing issue: wombat conservation. Across Australia, wombats face growing threats from habitat loss, disease, and particularly road accidents, with vehicle collisions remaining a leading danger.
“Bucky’s story is a reminder of how fragile our native wildlife populations can be,” said Vaness. “We urge everyone to slow down on the roads, especially in wildlife-prone areas. One moment of caution could save a life like Bucky’s.”
Visitors to the Australian Reptile Park can meet Bucky in person through wombat encounters, learning more about wombat conservation efforts and witnessing firsthand the remarkable bond he shares with his devoted keepers.
Featuring: Bucky, Ellesha Vaness
When: 28 Apr 2025
Credit: Australian Reptile Park/Cover Images
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Der Frühling macht's: Baby Boom im Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
Brookfield Zoo Chicago has celebrated a remarkable start to the year with the arrival of several newborn animals, including Humboldt penguin chicks, a nyala antelope calf, and a Western grey kangaroo joey.
Since January, the Zoo has witnessed a flurry of births, hatchings, and developmental milestones across a range of species—many of which are threatened or endangered.
Visitors this spring will have the opportunity to see many of these young animals, offering a unique window into the early stages of life for these fascinating creatures.
Dr Sathya Chinnadurai, senior vice president of animal health, welfare and science at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, said: “These new arrivals mark important milestones for each of these species, including many facing population challenges in the wild. Our animal care experts are dedicated to nurturing all animals under our care, providing them with the support they need during milestones like this and throughout their lives. These younglings demonstrate our commitment to protecting biodiversity, and we hope they inspire conservation leadership and connections to wildlife while guests visit Brookfield Zoo Chicago.”
Among the most anticipated arrivals are two Humboldt penguin chicks, hatched in late January to parents Cara and Popero following a breeding recommendation from the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP). To increase the chicks' survival chances, keepers swapped out the real eggs for artificial ones in the exhibit, allowing staff to provide hands-on care.
One chick is being raised by its parents, while the other has been fostered by another penguin pair, Patty and Valentino. These chicks are expected to join the colony on public view from June.
Native to the western coast of South America, Humboldt penguins are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, with fewer than 24,000 estimated in the wild. Brookfield Zoo has maintained a conservation programme in Peru’s Punta San Juan for nearly two deca
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138432
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138428
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138427
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