Zoo Leipzig: Dramatic pudu birth-animal keeper worried!

Zoo Leipzig: Dramatic pudu birth-animal keeper worried!

In the Leipzig zoo, there are currently plenty of exciting news from the animal world. In particular, the offspring for various animal species ensure excitement and joy among visitors and employees. After two years, Nandu-Hahn "Hannibal" finally got offspring, which is a reason to celebrate for the inseparable father duo of the Nandus. The zookeepers can look forward to further hopes for young people, but nothing has become ready for saying at the Amurleopards, especially in the case of Kitan.

Another highlight in the zoo is the pregnancy of the Pudu female "Penelope". This was noticed late, and when the contractions started, the excitement was great because it was the first pudu birth in the Leipzig Zoo. "We have never done anything like this!", Spread the zookeeper Janet Pambor, who is also aware of the risks of first birth. After the contractions, however, it had to be stated that the young animal was born two thirds, but was already dead. In order to better understand the incident, the zookeepers checked the weight of the young animal.

The challenges of the lions

Another animal that has been causing excitement lately is the Löwin Kigali. She killed her first throw in 2019 and also two young animals of the second throw in 2020. However, the lion father Majo raised three remaining young animals. In 2021 there was a common 4 -series litter, while another young animal who was born in September 2022 had to be redeemed after it was seriously injured. A young animal born in January was put to sleep because Kigali had not accepted it. But now she gave birth to four new young animals on July 5 and takes care of the youngsters, who looks extremely well -fed.

The young lions are looked after by Kigali in the unreachable mother room. A team of biologists, veterinarian and zookeepers ensures that the animals are well received and coordinates all processes in the lions. The decisions about mating, amounts of feed and daily management are not always easy and are made carefully.

scientific networking and research

The Leipzig zoo is also not only a place of joy and excitement, but also a center for scientific research. The zoo science library lists publications from international specialist magazines and shows the important role that zoos and aquariums play in the global science network. Your goal is the transfer of knowledge and the promotion of nature and species protection. Employees not only do research on site, but also use data from the wild animal database Species360 ZIMS to expand the international state of knowledge.

FAZIT: The Leipzig zoo remains a place of hope and the challenges for zookeepers and visitors alike. With every new animal and every research success, new responsibilities also come. So let's see what the next few weeks will bring!