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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Three rare-to-find endangered macaques born at Trentham monkey forest in Staffordshire
According to a BBC report, a trio of Barbary macaques which is an endangered primate species with fewer than 8,000 left in the wild has been born at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The staff has described the arrival as a joyful surprise that was discovered early in the morning by head guide Anna Smith during feeding rounds. The infants were born overnight and were nestled high in the treetops. Smith called the experience of finding newborns "wonderful," adding that watching them grow is an "absolute privilege" for the team. The wide-eyed newborns are part of the dwindling global population of only 8,000 Barbary macaques that is a species currently classified as endangered. New Barbary macaque births boost hopes for endangered species The 60-acre sanctuary, which houses 140 Barbary macaques, had anticipated the births for several months. The sanctuary said newborn Barbary macaques have soft pink faces and black fur and are typically seen holding tightly to their mothers for warmth and reassurance during their first hours of life. Their births are considered a significant milestone for conservationists working to increase the Barbary macaque population. Expert views on the birth of endangered macaques Park Director Matt Lovatt explained that the sanctuary is now entering its "baby season" with six to ten births typically expected each year. He noted that the newborns will be cared for by their wider group and will begin learning the unique behaviors of Barbary macaques from day one. "We're excited to see which little one will be next," he added, "as we anticipate more arrivals in the near future." Trentham monkey forest efforts Trentham Monkey Forest partners with organizations dedicated to safeguarding wild Barbary macaques in Morocco and Algeria. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The sanctuary said its mission includes raising awareness about the species' endangered status. Barbary macaques adorable images captured Charming images capture three endangered baby Barbary macaques snuggling close to their mothers after being born high in the treetops at a UK monkey sanctuary. These adorable African primates are believed to be just a few days old when they were born at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire which is the largest primate habitat in the UK. Source: BBC Also read:
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Trentham Monkey Forest welcomes three baby Barbary macaques
Three Barbary macaque monkeys have been born at a sanctuary in than 8,000 of the endangered animals are believed to live in the wild and Trentham Monkey Forest said staff were "beaming from ear to ear" at the new were discovered by head guide Anna Smith during her morning feeding rounds after being born during the night, high up in the Smith said finding baby monkeys was always "wonderful" and it was an "absolute privilege" to watch them grow up. The 60-acre site is home to 140 Barbary macaques and staff had known for a few months that babies were on the venue said: "Baby Barbary macaques are born with adorable pink faces, black fur and can usually be seen to be clinging tight to mum for love and support during their first hours on Earth." Park Director Matt Lovatt said the sanctuary was now entering "baby season" and expected to see between six and 10 births a said: "The new arrivals will be looked after by their fellow group members and start learning the fascinating Barbary macaque way of life from the very first day of their lives.""We can't wait to see who's next to be welcomed into the world, as we expect more babies to arrive very soon," he added. Trentham Monkey Forest works with organisations that help protect the wild Barbary macaques in Morocco and Algeria. It said it aimed to raise awareness of the endangered status of the species. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Morehead City Police and Fire-EMS to host second Battle of the Badges blood drive
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Morehead City Police and Fire-EMS departments will be holding their second Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8, 2025. This American Red Cross blood drive will be held on the second story of the Morehead City Police Department, in the Emergency Operations Center, at 300 N. 12th Street. It will be held from 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The side of the building facing the parking lot will have a marked entrance to get to the room. Appointments should be made in advance to guarantee a time slot, but walk-ins are available. Those who are participating can have their donations count for either the Police or Fire-EMS department's total to determine a winner of the Battle of the Badges. 'The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is not just a competition, it's a crucial initiative that embodies the spirit of community and compassion,' said Kristin Willis, with the American Red Cross. 'It serves as a reminder of the constant need for blood donations to save lives.' This blood drive is important to both Morehead City departments, and they hope people step up to show their support. 'While our first responders are helping others every day, this is a unique opportunity for our community members to roll up their sleeves and donate blood alongside of them, to help save lives,' Public Information Officer, Anna Smith said. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting here, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WNCT.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bill proposed to help Carteret County downzone without property owners permission
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) — Last legislative session's controversial Senate Bill 382 is making it more difficult for local government's planning development. A new bill specifically for Carteret County areas is hoping to rectify this. Senate Bill 382 was used for funding for Hurricane Helene victims. However, it also takes away power from the local government to downzone areas. Now, they need the permission of all property owners involved. The bill broadens the definition of what downzoning is, making it more difficult for planning departments to navigate what they can and can't do. 'There are new planning jurisdictions with in our ETJ and our city limits. And it would prohibit or otherwise complicate issues that otherwise would be able to previously move forward with me, have that authority to do so.' said Anna Smith, Public Information Officer for Morehead City. 'One of the definitions for down zoning in this bill is making an area less dense than what was previously allowed. So say I'm a local government. I have this area that's currently zoned as multi-family so like apartments. I want to rezone it to single family. That's reducing the amount of people there. So now I, the local government, can't do that with getting permission from the property owners. Before I didn't have to do that.' Representative Cairns recently put out House Bill 281, which would give Morehead City, Beaufort, Bogue, Cape Carteret, Cedar Point and Newport back the authority to downzone. Twenty-one other bills for counties and municipalities that are similar are floating in the legislature. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
