Zoo Leipzig celebrates reunification: lip bear Rachana and Subodh!

Zoo Leipzig celebrates reunification: lip bear Rachana and Subodh!

Rachana, which is currently in her "high heat", brings additional opportunities. This is the perfect time for a pairing, and Anke Scheller, the new director of the Asia area, as well as zookeeper Anita Färber, watch the couple closely. Your loving dealing with each other is special, since bears in the wild often lead less harmonious relationships. Thus, the documentation of your behavior by Anita should not be missing, which meticulously holds all observations.

A look into the world of lip bear

The lip bears have a fairly unusual appearance, which initially made them appear as relatives of the sloth. This assumption is also reflected in her English name "Sloth Bear". The bears are perfectly adapted to the hunt for ants and termites. They are optimized with their extensive lips, lockable nostrils and heavily arched palate bones to absorb food. These adjustments are particularly important to maintain the habitat of these fascinating animals.

In the role of a partner in nature conservation, modern zoos play an important role that goes far beyond pure animal husbandry. As vdz-zoos.org are emphasized, breeding and care of threatened species are central tasks. As part of the European conservation breeding programs (EEPs), over 400 animal species are coordinated to preserve and avoid their genetic diversity.

steps into the future

Now it remains to be seen whether Rachana and Subodh can actually hope for young people. The next few months will show whether reunification is not only an emotional reunion, but maybe also the beginning of a new generation of lip bear in the Leipzig Zoo. The feeding and exciting insights into the life of the lip bears take place every day at 1:15 p.m. - a crowd puller that offers a look into the exciting world of these animals.

The emotional reunification not only affects the hearts of the zookeepers, but also speaks for the success of the breeding programs that make important contributions to the preservation of endangered animal species. The Leipzig Zoo once again shows that it is an important player in international nature conservation.