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Six adorable bush dogs have been born at Chester Zoo, the park’s largest litter on record.
Rare African Painted Dogs born at Chester Zoo have made their first public appearance (Image: Chester Zoo) “These rare pups are incredibly important new arrivals and a major boost to the ...
Chester Zoo has unveiled its newest zone centred around African species, becoming the largest zoo habitat ever created in the UK. The ‘Heart of Africa’ habitat area spans a 22.5-acre area, and ...
There's always something happening at Chester Zoo - whether it be the birth of an animal or an exciting new development in the pipeline. And so far 2025 has been no different. The UK's largest zoo ...
On Tuesday, the U.K.’s Chester Zoo announced the birth of twin ring-tailed lemurs to mom and dad, Fiona and Dog. At just under 6 inches, the tiny newborns are rare and welcomed additions to a ...
Chester Zoo’s annual animal headcount has revealed it is now home to more animals than ever before. Figures released by the zoo have shown that 35,139 animals, from more than 500 of the world's ...
Dr Nick Davis, deputy curator of mammals at Chester Zoo, said the sandstone was "perfect for the eastern black rhino and painted dogs' habitats as it mirrors the animal's environment in the wild".
Mom Mana has her paws full at the Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England. The bush dog gave birth to a litter of six puppies back in May, the largest ever born at the zoo. "Mana is doing a wonderful job ...
Chester Zoo has unveiled its newest zone centred around African species, becoming the largest zoo habitat ever created in the UK. The ‘Heart of Africa ’ habitat area spans a 22.5-acre area, and is ...