Puppies dogs rare shrub was born in the Moscow zoo

Image: portal of the mayor and government of Moscow

In the Moscow zoo first came to light puppies bushy dog. The cubs were born to females Freya and male Witli. In nature these animals live in the rainforests and savannas of Latin America, according to the portal of the mayor and government of Moscow.

Specifies that this species is listed in the International Red book in the category of “Close to the vulnerable situation”.

“Our experts were able to form a couple of animals and to offspring in just two years. This is a relatively short period of time, as is usually shrubby dogs for a long time get used to each other. I hope that the couple will regularly be born healthy puppies. Therefore our zoo can contribute to the creation of reserve populations of this unique species”, is given in the message words of the General Director of the Moscow zoo Svetlana Akulova.

the report says that to date, puppies are strong enough sometimes to go out in the outside aviary and get acquainted with the surrounding world. However, while doing this is very rare. By mid-February, a family of shrubby dogs will start to walk more often in the outer enclosure.

Earlier it was reported that in the Moscow zoo for the first time in 50 years rare Sinegorye lizards. Data reptiles are listed in the International Red book due to the fact that their numbers decrease annually.

Sinegorye lizards were represented in the collection of the zoo of Moscow in the 1970-ies, however, the offspring from unique reptile could not be obtained. Now there is a new opportunity to do so.

it is Noted that the lizards are already familiar in a new place. As long as they are under the supervision of zoologists, visitors can see rare species of reptiles in may.

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