FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
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An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
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An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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