Rare aardvark born at UK’s Chester Zoo
A rare aardvark named Womble has been born at Chester Zoo, marking only the second such birth in the zoo's 94-year history. The calf, born on April 3, is receiving extra care from keepers due to insufficient milk production from its mother, Oni. With only 68 aardvarks in European zoos, each birth is crucial for conservation efforts.
- ▪Womble is the second aardvark born at Chester Zoo in its 94-year history.
- ▪The calf was born on April 3 to mother Oni.
- ▪Keepers are providing supplementary feeds as Oni is not producing enough milk.
- ▪There are only 68 aardvarks in European zoos, making each birth significant for conservation.
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