Wildlife

Monarto Zoo recently announced that it has one male and two female lion cubs, whose sex was confirmed during the cubs’ first vet check on the morning of 5 June. It was the first time Monarto Zoo staff had the opportunity to directly interact with the cubs, which were born on 24 April, to review their physical health, administer their first vaccines and determine their sex. The cubs have spent the majority of their time tucked away inside a den being cared for by their mum Tiombe with zookeepers initially keeping their distance to give the new family complete privacy during the important bonding period — via ZooBorns

A group of Southern Tamanduas was imported to the United States last August as part of an effort to bolster the population in US zoos. A pair named Olive and Brutus were placed at the Buffalo Zoo.

Not much is known about the reproductive behaviours of this species, but Olive and Brutus had their first pup on 7 April. The male baby, named Otis, is strong, alert and very vocal — via ZooBorns

As soon as it snows in my country, no wild horses could keep me inside the house. Winter time = fox time! No better view than a healthy and gorgeous red furred fox in a perfect snowy environment. Of course global warming is an awful thing, but yay for our new & improved winters! — via 500px

Mother’s Day Came early for an endangered Indian Rhinoceros at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. On May 9th—one day before her own birthday, and three days before Mother’s Day—an Indian Rhinoceros named Jamie gave birth to a male calf. The new calf has been given the Indian name Jiyu, meaning “compassionate friend”, by the Zoo’s Asian animal care team. Mother and calf are spending time together off exhibit for the newborn’s safety and for privacy in bonding. After some heavy rains, the two-week old calf loves playing outside in mud puddles — via ZooBorns

Five lively South American Coati babies are keeping their mother busy at the Taipei Zoo. Born on 23 March, the babies progressed in their development quickly, opening their eyes at five days and standing at 12 days — via ZooBorns

Three endangered Malayan Tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens Tampa on 31 March. The litter consists of two males and one female, each weighing between six and seven pounds. They are currently being monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team. These newborn cubs will add to the genetic diversity of the Malayan Tiger population and contribute to conservation efforts for the species. Malayan Tigers are Critically Endangered. Scientists estimate that only 500 remain in the wild — via ZooBorns