Potter Park Zoo Welcomes Birth Of Rare Eastern Bongo, A Critically Endangered Species
Along with the rapid development of society, more and more wild animals are put in danger. And it is vital that all measures to protect animals be taken. Thankfully, many policies have recently been published to protect nature's animals. Especially, breeding programs are widely carried out with the purpose of helping rare animals increase the number of individuals.
Last month, Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan, had a chance to greet a female eastern bongo, a highly endangered animal. She is the fifth eastern bongo born in the zoo’s history since 2014.
The species is classified as critically endangered and threatened in the wild by the IUCN; hence, the birth is deemed to be wonderful news for this highly vulnerable species. They’re currently facing logging and poaching in their habitat, and Eastern Bongos are now less common in the wild than in zoos. Only over 300 individuals are found in US zoos with AZA accreditation.
"Bongo are critically endangered, so each birth is special," Potter Park Zoo’s Director of Animal Health Dr. Ronan Eustace said in a press release. "The calf appears healthy, and the mother has raised calves successfully in the past."
Though this little girl is not ready to appear right now, zoo visitors will be able to see her in the near future.
Last month, Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Michigan, had a chance to greet a female eastern bongo, a highly endangered animal. She is the fifth eastern bongo born in the zoo’s history since 2014.
Source: Potter Park Zoo
The species is classified as critically endangered and threatened in the wild by the IUCN; hence, the birth is deemed to be wonderful news for this highly vulnerable species. They’re currently facing logging and poaching in their habitat, and Eastern Bongos are now less common in the wild than in zoos. Only over 300 individuals are found in US zoos with AZA accreditation.
Source: Potter Park Zoo
Source: Potter Park Zoo
"Bongo are critically endangered, so each birth is special," Potter Park Zoo’s Director of Animal Health Dr. Ronan Eustace said in a press release. "The calf appears healthy, and the mother has raised calves successfully in the past."
Source: Potter Park Zoo
Source: Potter Park Zoo
Though this little girl is not ready to appear right now, zoo visitors will be able to see her in the near future.
Source: Potter Park Zoo
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