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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
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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DUK10163036_004
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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Bekannt aus Game Of Thrones: Das US Unternehmen Colossal Biosciences hat erste Schattenwölfe zurückgekreuzt
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‘De-extinction’ company Colossal Biosciences have announced the healthy births of their latest effort to bring prehistoric animals back from beyond the grave - ‘dire wolves’.
Today, the dire wolf was made famous by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, as companions of the Stark family, but it was in fact an American canid that had previously been extinct for over 12,500 years.
The successful birth of three ‘dire wolves’ is the latest attempt by Colossal to ‘de-extinct’ animals - a project that to date has resulted in mice with wooly mammoth genes.
“I could not be more proud of the team. This massive milestone is the first of many coming examples demonstrating that our end-to-end de-extinction technology stack works,” says CEO of Colossal Ben Lamm. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000 year old tooth and a 72,000 year old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies. It was once said, ‘any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.’ Today, our team gets to unveil some of the magic they are working on and its broader impact on conservation.”
Additionally, Colossal has birthed two litters of cloned red wolves, the most critically endangered wolf in the world, using a new approach to non-invasive blood cloning.
The three litters of Colossal’s dire wolves include two adolescent males (Romulus and Remus) and one female puppy (Khaleesi). Colossal also birthed two litters of red wolves from three different genetic founder lines. These litters include one adolescent female red wolf (Hope) and three male red wolf puppies (Blaze, Cinder, and Ash).
Sceptics, however, state that the grey wolf's genome is so similar to its dire wolf ancestor that it is difficult to say whether these are genuinely an example of de-extinction - or simply an example of genetically altering modern wolves to look like their legendary ancestor.
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Bekannt aus Game Of Thrones: Das US Unternehmen Colossal Biosciences hat erste Schattenwölfe zurückgekreuzt
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
‘De-extinction’ company Colossal Biosciences have announced the healthy births of their latest effort to bring prehistoric animals back from beyond the grave - ‘dire wolves’.
Today, the dire wolf was made famous by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, as companions of the Stark family, but it was in fact an American canid that had previously been extinct for over 12,500 years.
The successful birth of three ‘dire wolves’ is the latest attempt by Colossal to ‘de-extinct’ animals - a project that to date has resulted in mice with wooly mammoth genes.
“I could not be more proud of the team. This massive milestone is the first of many coming examples demonstrating that our end-to-end de-extinction technology stack works,” says CEO of Colossal Ben Lamm. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000 year old tooth and a 72,000 year old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies. It was once said, ‘any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.’ Today, our team gets to unveil some of the magic they are working on and its broader impact on conservation.”
Additionally, Colossal has birthed two litters of cloned red wolves, the most critically endangered wolf in the world, using a new approach to non-invasive blood cloning.
The three litters of Colossal’s dire wolves include two adolescent males (Romulus and Remus) and one female puppy (Khaleesi). Colossal also birthed two litters of red wolves from three different genetic founder lines. These litters include one adolescent female red wolf (Hope) and three male red wolf puppies (Blaze, Cinder, and Ash).
Sceptics, however, state that the grey wolf's genome is so similar to its dire wolf ancestor that it is difficult to say whether these are genuinely an example of de-extinction - or simply an example of genetically altering modern wolves to look like their legendary ancestor.
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Bekannt aus Game Of Thrones: Das US Unternehmen Colossal Biosciences hat erste Schattenwölfe zurückgekreuzt
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
‘De-extinction’ company Colossal Biosciences have announced the healthy births of their latest effort to bring prehistoric animals back from beyond the grave - ‘dire wolves’.
Today, the dire wolf was made famous by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, as companions of the Stark family, but it was in fact an American canid that had previously been extinct for over 12,500 years.
The successful birth of three ‘dire wolves’ is the latest attempt by Colossal to ‘de-extinct’ animals - a project that to date has resulted in mice with wooly mammoth genes.
“I could not be more proud of the team. This massive milestone is the first of many coming examples demonstrating that our end-to-end de-extinction technology stack works,” says CEO of Colossal Ben Lamm. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000 year old tooth and a 72,000 year old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies. It was once said, ‘any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.’ Today, our team gets to unveil some of the magic they are working on and its broader impact on conservation.”
Additionally, Colossal has birthed two litters of cloned red wolves, the most critically endangered wolf in the world, using a new approach to non-invasive blood cloning.
The three litters of Colossal’s dire wolves include two adolescent males (Romulus and Remus) and one female puppy (Khaleesi). Colossal also birthed two litters of red wolves from three different genetic founder lines. These litters include one adolescent female red wolf (Hope) and three male red wolf puppies (Blaze, Cinder, and Ash).
Sceptics, however, state that the grey wolf's genome is so similar to its dire wolf ancestor that it is difficult to say whether these are genuinely an example of de-extinction - or simply an example of genetically altering modern wolves to look like their legendary ancestor.
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Bekannt aus Game Of Thrones: Das US Unternehmen Colossal Biosciences hat erste Schattenwölfe zurückgekreuzt
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**
‘De-extinction’ company Colossal Biosciences have announced the healthy births of their latest effort to bring prehistoric animals back from beyond the grave - ‘dire wolves’.
Today, the dire wolf was made famous by the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, as companions of the Stark family, but it was in fact an American canid that had previously been extinct for over 12,500 years.
The successful birth of three ‘dire wolves’ is the latest attempt by Colossal to ‘de-extinct’ animals - a project that to date has resulted in mice with wooly mammoth genes.
“I could not be more proud of the team. This massive milestone is the first of many coming examples demonstrating that our end-to-end de-extinction technology stack works,” says CEO of Colossal Ben Lamm. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000 year old tooth and a 72,000 year old skull and made healthy dire wolf puppies. It was once said, ‘any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.’ Today, our team gets to unveil some of the magic they are working on and its broader impact on conservation.”
Additionally, Colossal has birthed two litters of cloned red wolves, the most critically endangered wolf in the world, using a new approach to non-invasive blood cloning.
The three litters of Colossal’s dire wolves include two adolescent males (Romulus and Remus) and one female puppy (Khaleesi). Colossal also birthed two litters of red wolves from three different genetic founder lines. These litters include one adolescent female red wolf (Hope) and three male red wolf puppies (Blaze, Cinder, and Ash).
Sceptics, however, state that the grey wolf's genome is so similar to its dire wolf ancestor that it is difficult to say whether these are genuinely an example of de-extinction - or simply an example of genetically altering modern wolves to look like their legendary ancestor.
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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 *** 47138421
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DUK10162950_015
Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
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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DUK10162950_018
Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
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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DUK10162950_026
Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
**VIDEO AVAILABLE. CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE.**
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 *** 47138426
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DUK10162950_016
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 *** 47138425
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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 *** 47138429
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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 *** 47138431
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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 *** 47138411
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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 *** 47138407
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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 *** 47138430
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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 *** 47138408
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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 *** 47138422
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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 *** 47138423
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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 *** 47138424
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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 *** 47138420
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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 *** 47138414
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057398
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057404
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057400
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057396
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057399
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057403
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057394
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057393
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DUK10162859_001
FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057392
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DUK10162859_008
FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057401
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057402
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057395
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FEATURE - Nachwuchs bei den Kattas im Chester Zoo
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Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – also known as a ‘dancing lemur’.
The tiny baby has arrived to parents Beatrice (12) and Elliot (12), bringing an end to a five-month pregnancy.
Born with thick fuzzy white fur and weighing approximately 100 grams, the precious youngster is only around the same size as a tennis ball!
Dr Nick Davis, Mammals General Manager at Chester Zoo, said: “Every Coquerel’s sifaka birth is a huge cause for celebration. There are very few remaining globally and every addition within the European conservation breeding programme is vital to the work we’re doing to safeguard the future of this species.
“The new baby has spent the first vital few weeks of life quietly bonding with mum, Beatrice, and we’re very happy to report that they’re both doing great so far. We’re seeing positive signs – they’ve been inseparable so far.”
First images released by zookeepers show mum Beatrice carefully cradling her new baby as it clings to her belly.
Dr Nick, added: “What’s really special though, is that the new arrival is joining a small family made up mum, dad and they’re previous baby, Sofia. They’re currently the only Coquerel’s sifaka currently being cared for in the UK and the knowledge, skills and expertise our primate conservationists are developing will help to play an important role in protecting these precious primates."
Unlike other species of lemur, sifakas stand perfectly upright and use their powerful legs to spring side to side along the forest floor, which has resulted in the animals being nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’.
Chester is the only zoo in the UK, and one of just three in Europe, to care for Coquerel’s sifakas, having worked with the Duke Lemur Centre in America to establish a conservation breeding programme across the continent that? *** Local Caption *** 47057397
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DUK10162860_007
FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
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In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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DUK10162860_004
FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
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In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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DUK10162860_002
FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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DUK10162860_001
FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
(c) Dukas -
DUK10162860_005
FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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DUK10162860_003
FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
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In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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FEATURE - Shih Tzu Hündin Rhuh wurde bei der diesjährigen Crufts Hundeschau ausgezeichnet, obwohl sie nur ein Auge hat
SONDERKONDITIONEN: Satzpreis!
In January 2023 Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox.
Now she’s got a Crufts prize.
The heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts’ side ‘Scruffts’ event for non-pure breed dogs, as she is mainly shih-tzu but also a little bit chihuahua, pekingese and Lhasa apso.
She was rehabilitated by the RSPCA after having an appalling start in life that led to her losing her eye due to an infection.
The look in her one remaining eye meant Laurine simply had to rescue her.
“I first saw Rhu in a facebook post by the RSPCA Cornwall branch,” she says. “It included details of the horrendous conditions she was born into and a picture of her. The look in her eye and her scruffy little face broke my heart and I just knew she had to come home with us.”
Now, after lots of love and no little training she performed in front of a crowd at Crufts in Birmingham, making it through to the semifinals after regional heats and winning an award.
For the brave little dog and her owner it was like an FA Cup Final.
“I wasn't even sure if she would walk out into the area to be honest, so when she did it with so much ease I was over the moon,” Laurine says. “I just tried to soak it all up whilst keeping her happy and focused on me.
“It felt like we were living someone else's life. I'm a big fan of Crufts so it was a bit of a dream come true. And to walk out onto the green carpet with Rhu was an absolute honour.”
It was while attending one of these events at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge in late 2024 Laurine realised her “little princess” could make the national competition, having stumbled upon a heat for Scruffts – a national competition for crossbreed dogs – taking place at the same venue.
After making it through though, like a Cup Final, you have to train hard for your big day, and Laurine took Rhu out to her local shops to put her through her pace *** Local Caption ***
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FEATURE - Black And White: Zwei unterschiedlich gefärbte Zackelschaf-Lämmer auf einem Hof bei Swansea
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A young farmer in Swansea is celebrating a remarkable birth at his petting farm – an ultra-rare set of twin lambs, one black and one white.
Will Evans, 18, is the proud owner of Will’s Petting Farm, the only farm in Wales home to the endangered Hungarian Racka sheep – a breed known for its distinctive spiral-shaped horns and uniquely textured wool. The birth of the rare twins has sent excitement rippling through the farm, as it plays a crucial role in preserving this critically endangered species, with only 2,500–3,000 left worldwide.
The Hungarian Racka was once a common sight in Hungary, but now numbers are dwindling – making these new arrivals all the more special. Their extraordinary horns, which can grow up to two feet long, make them one of the most visually striking sheep breeds in existence.
For Will, this moment is the latest success in a journey that began when he launched his farm at just 14 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic. What started with 500 chickens has flourished into a thriving animal haven, now home to everything from tiny hamsters to majestic llamas.
Speaking about the new arrivals, Will said: “We’re so proud to be part of this breed’s preservation and can’t wait to watch these little ones grow.”
With a deep passion for conservation, Will’s Petting Farm has become a much-loved attraction on the Gower Peninsula, welcoming visitors eager to see these incredible animals up close.
Where: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
When: 05 Mar 2025
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