The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is celebrating the beginning of six lovable Asian small-clawed otters at Edinburgh Zoo. Born on 23 Might to folks Barry and Luna, the doggies not too long ago won their first well being take a look at. Professional vets on the flora and fauna conservation charity showed they’re 5 boys and one woman. All doggies are doing smartly.
Alison MacLean, carnivore crew chief at Edinburgh Zoo stated, “We’re overjoyed to welcome our latest additions, who’re already proving to be very feisty. Barry and Luna arrived on the zoo in 2020 and feature up to now proven themselves to be very attentive oldsters. They may be able to steadily be observed swimming and diving with their older doggies within the circulation of their enclosure.
“With the addition of the brand new arrivals, we’ve 14 Asian small-clawed otters right here on the zoo. The species reside in circle of relatives teams consisting of a ma and pa then their older offspring who lend a hand to boost the more youthful ones.”
At simply 9 weeks outdated, the doggies are nonetheless depending on mum and are spending maximum in their time of their underground holts. Fortunate guests may be able to see them exploring their enclosure and studying extra about their environment within the coming weeks.