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Chester Zoo Announces Birth of 'Rare' Animal on Endangered 'Red List' - Liverpool Echo
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, ENGLAND, MAY 6 – Miloli is the latest endangered okapi calf born at Chester Zoo amid global population decline of over 50% due to illegal hunting, habitat loss, and conflict, experts said.
- Chester Zoo welcomed a rare male okapi calf named Miloli on May 6, born after a 14-month gestation to parents Ada and Stomp.
- This birth occurred amid a more than 50% decline in okapi populations over 20 years caused by illegal hunting, habitat loss, and civil conflict in the DRC.
- Miloli spent the first weeks bonding with Ada in a quiet nest before following her hind leg stripes outdoors to explore their habitat together.
- Sue Walker, Chester Zoo's Head of Science, said their scientists have supported okapi reproduction for over 15 years using hormone tests to confirm behavioral observations.
- The zoo’s findings support an international conservation breeding programme that safeguards endangered okapi populations from extinction.
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Chester Zoo welcomes rare African ‘unicorn’ calf
The birth of a rare okapi calf, one of Africa’s most elusive mammals, has been captured on hidden CCTV cameras at Chester Zoo. The calf was born in the early hours of 6 May to mum Ada and dad Stomp, following a 14-month pregnancy. The footage shows the newborn falling dramatically to the ground before […]
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'Magical' moment endangered 'African unicorn' is born at Chester Zoo
The rare birth of an endangered okapi calf has been captured on camera.
·Northwich, United Kingdom
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Birth of rare African ‘unicorn’ caught on camera at Chester Zoo
The precious calf was born in the early hours on 6 May to mum Ada, and dad Stomp, following a 14-month pregnancy.
·Chester, United Kingdom
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