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Chester Zoo Announces New Addition in 'Extra-Special Moment' - Liverpool Echo
The birth supports an international programme protecting vulnerable coppery titi monkeys, which face threats from deforestation, hunting, and illegal wildlife trade, the IUCN reports.
- On August 14, Chester Zoo celebrated the birth of a rare coppery titi monkey, the first of its kind born at the conservation charity in its 94-year history, spotted during early-morning checks.
- In March, Scout and Ned arrived as part of an international conservation breeding programme that addresses threats like deforestation, hunting and illegal wildlife trade, the International Union for Conservation of Nature says.
- The newborn is about the size of a golf ball and will grow to around 30cm tall, while dads carry infants for up to 6 months with Ned doing most of the carrying and Scout nursing.
- Ms Webb said, `With the baby still so tiny and tucked firmly into its parents’ fur, it’ll be a few more weeks until it begins to explore on its own`, which is a promising step for the conservation charity's efforts.
- Coppery titi monkeys play an important role in seed dispersal and rainforest biodiversity, and their monogamous pairs and duet-like dawn vocalisations support breeding and care strategies.
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Birth of rare monkey makes history at Chester Zoo
Conservationists are celebrating the birth of a rare coppery titi monkey at Chester Zoo – the first of its kind to be born at the conservation charity in 94 years. Zookeepers spotted the baby, which was born on August 14, clinging to the back of its parents during their early morning checks. It’s the first […]
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