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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_014
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_011
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_010
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_009
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_007
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_006
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_005
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_004
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_003
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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DUK10147994_002
FEATURE - Erdferkelbaby "Dobby" ist das erste seiner Art, das im Zoo von Chester geboren wurde
VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM
An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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An adorable baby aardvark was born at Chester Zoo last month (January2022) - the first time such a creature has been born there in the charity’s 90-year history.
Conservationists at the zoo were “overjoyed” to discover the new arrival snuggled up with mum Oni (8) and dad Koos (6) after it had been born overnight on 4 January.
The calf, born with large droopy ears, hairless wrinkled skin and giant claws, is currently being hand-reared every evening by zookeepers who are providing dedicated care, feeding the baby every few hours through the night for around five weeks, to help it gain strength.
The sex of the new calf is yet to be determined but staff have nicknamed the youngster Dobby due to its resemblance to the much-loved Harry Potter character.
Dave White, Team Manager at the zoo, said: “This is the very first aardvark to be born at the zoo and so it’s a momentous landmark for us and a real cause for celebration. We’re overjoyed.
“As soon as we spotted the new baby next to mum we noticed its uncanny resemblance to the Harry Potter character, Dobby, and so that’s the calf’s nickname for the time being! We won’t though know for certain whether it’s male or female for several more weeks until the calf is a little older.
With only 66 aardvarks found in zoos across Europe, and a mere 109 in zoos worldwide, Chester is one of just a small number of zoos caring for the species.
The newborn will require special care, says Dave, as infant aardvarks are incredibly delicate.
“Aardvark parents are notorious for being a little clumsy around their newborns,” he added. “With the baby being so tiny and fragile, we’re therefore protecting it from any accidental knocks and bumps by helping mum out with supplementary feeding sessions throughout the night, just until the calf is a little stronger.
“So, in the evening, when the parents are out exploring and feeding, we carefully place the calf into a sp
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Aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Britain - Mar 2010
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Aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, pictured with mother oq
Aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Britain - Mar 2010
A new baby has been born to the only successful aardvark breeding group in the UK.
The unnamed youngster, who was born on on 27 Feb 2010, is the fourth offspring for mother Oq and father Adela, and the fifth born at the zoo.
The new baby and mum are also the first to be moved into the new rearing burrow which has been specially built to enhance the breeding success that has been experienced with this species.
Female aardvarks naturally separate from their mates during the time of new births in the wild, and the rearing burrow will provide mum and baby with the much needed peace and privacy to bond during this important time.
The new burrow is off show to visitors to ensure maximum peace and privacy, but there is a closed circuit TV fitted in the main visitor tunnel to allow you a sneak peek into the progress of baby and mum.
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Aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Britain - Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Colchester Zoo / Rex Features ( 1146128c )
Unnamed aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, pictured with mother oq
AWWW, It's A New Aardvark
AWWW, IT'S A NEW AARDVARK
A new baby has been born to the only successful aardvark breeding group in the UK.
The unnamed youngster, who was born on on 27 Feb 2010, is the fourth offspring for mother Oq and father Adela, and the fifth born at the zoo.
The new baby and mum are also the first to be moved into the new rearing burrow which has been specially built to enhance the breeding success that has been experienced with this species.
Female aardvarks naturally separate from their mates during the time of new births in the wild, and the rearing burrow will provide mum and baby with the much needed peace and privacy to bond during this important time.
The new burrow is off show to visitors to ensure maximum peace and privacy, but there is a closed circuit TV fitted in the main visitor tunnel to allow you a sneak peek into the progress of baby and mum.
Oq and baby will be able to leave the rearing burrow and move back to re-join the main group within approximately a month's time, when the youngster will be strong enough to sustain any knocks and bumps from the other full-grown aardvarks.
Until then, mum and baby are being kept a close eye on by the Keepers, who have been sitting in with mum and baby to ensure that the feeding and health of the new born goes well within the first few weeks.
As new born aardvarks are not particularly well-sighted and nocturnal as well as being very clumsy, the baby can be crushed accidentally and so Keepers will continue to keep a close eye on the new arrival and even take the baby home at night to make sure it is safe and well looked after.
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Aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Britain - Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Colchester Zoo / Rex Features ( 1146128b )
Unnamed aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, pictured with mother oq
AWWW, It's A New Aardvark
AWWW, IT'S A NEW AARDVARK
A new baby has been born to the only successful aardvark breeding group in the UK.
The unnamed youngster, who was born on on 27 Feb 2010, is the fourth offspring for mother Oq and father Adela, and the fifth born at the zoo.
The new baby and mum are also the first to be moved into the new rearing burrow which has been specially built to enhance the breeding success that has been experienced with this species.
Female aardvarks naturally separate from their mates during the time of new births in the wild, and the rearing burrow will provide mum and baby with the much needed peace and privacy to bond during this important time.
The new burrow is off show to visitors to ensure maximum peace and privacy, but there is a closed circuit TV fitted in the main visitor tunnel to allow you a sneak peek into the progress of baby and mum.
Oq and baby will be able to leave the rearing burrow and move back to re-join the main group within approximately a month's time, when the youngster will be strong enough to sustain any knocks and bumps from the other full-grown aardvarks.
Until then, mum and baby are being kept a close eye on by the Keepers, who have been sitting in with mum and baby to ensure that the feeding and health of the new born goes well within the first few weeks.
As new born aardvarks are not particularly well-sighted and nocturnal as well as being very clumsy, the baby can be crushed accidentally and so Keepers will continue to keep a close eye on the new arrival and even take the baby home at night to make sure it is safe and well looked after.
MUST CREDIT:
Colchester Zoo/Rex Features
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For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EKUZCRZXJ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, Colchester, Britain - Mar 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Colchester Zoo / Rex Features ( 1146128a )
Unnamed aardvark born at Colchester Zoo, pictured with mother oq
AWWW, It's A New Aardvark
AWWW, IT'S A NEW AARDVARK
A new baby has been born to the only successful aardvark breeding group in the UK.
The unnamed youngster, who was born on on 27 Feb 2010, is the fourth offspring for mother Oq and father Adela, and the fifth born at the zoo.
The new baby and mum are also the first to be moved into the new rearing burrow which has been specially built to enhance the breeding success that has been experienced with this species.
Female aardvarks naturally separate from their mates during the time of new births in the wild, and the rearing burrow will provide mum and baby with the much needed peace and privacy to bond during this important time.
The new burrow is off show to visitors to ensure maximum peace and privacy, but there is a closed circuit TV fitted in the main visitor tunnel to allow you a sneak peek into the progress of baby and mum.
Oq and baby will be able to leave the rearing burrow and move back to re-join the main group within approximately a month's time, when the youngster will be strong enough to sustain any knocks and bumps from the other full-grown aardvarks.
Until then, mum and baby are being kept a close eye on by the Keepers, who have been sitting in with mum and baby to ensure that the feeding and health of the new born goes well within the first few weeks.
As new born aardvarks are not particularly well-sighted and nocturnal as well as being very clumsy, the baby can be crushed accidentally and so Keepers will continue to keep a close eye on the new arrival and even take the baby home at night to make sure it is safe and well looked after.
MUST CREDIT:
Colchester Zoo/Rex Features
DM
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EKUZCRZXJ (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Aardvark, Tuissen de Riviere, Free State, South Africa. (FOTO: DUKAS/AFRICANPICTURES.NET)
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Aardvark, Orycteropus afer, emerging from burrow at dusk, Tuissen de Riviere NR, Free State, South Africa. (FOTO: DUKAS/AFRICANPICTURES.NET)
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