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The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hidden camera captures first glimpse of rare snow leopard born at UK zoo
A hidden camera has captured the first glimpse of a rare snow leopard born at a zoo in the UK. The cub is the first of its kind to be born at Chester Zoo in its 94-year history. Zoo teams have been monitoring the cub and its first-time parents, Nubra, three, and Yashin, three, using a special den camera that captured adorable moments between the family. The cub, born on 10 June, is growing in strength and confidence and could take its first steps outside at any moment, the zoo said.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Science
- BBC News
Chester Zoo welcomes new snow leopard cub
An adorable baby snow leopard has been born at Chester Zoo as part of a conservation effort to save the incredibly endangered Nubra and Yashin, both three years old, gave birth to the cub on 10 July and have been caught on camera getting cosy with the newest addition to their family. It's the first snow leopard to be born at the zoo in its history, and keepers there are over the Hall, Team Manager of carnivores at Chester Zoo, said: "It's a truly historic moment and a real cause for celebration - not just for our teams here but also for the future of this magnificent species globally." Endangered species With only 4000 snow leopards left in the wild, the species is categorised as vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which means they're at risk of is when a species does not exist anywhere and has disappeared from the planet altogether. Famous examples include the dodo, quagga and Tasmanian snow leopard cubs' parents were matched together in 2024 as part of a conservation programme to ensure the survival of the big cat species, something organisations around the world are trying to help with too. Dr Mayukh Chatterjee, Regional Field Programme Manager for Asia at Chester Zoo, added:"While this birth is a significant moment for snow leopard conservation, our work to help this species thrive extends far beyond our zoo. "We're working alongside The Snow Leopard Trust and communities in countries like Kyrgyzstan to protect snow leopards in the wild, while also improving livelihoods for people who live alongside them."The birth of a cub here in Chester, alongside our conservation work in the wild, is a powerful symbol of what we can achieve together to help these iconic big cats thrive long into the future." Snow leopard fact file Their scientific name is Panthera unciaThey live in the high mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, including the HimalayasTheir thick white and grey fur helps them survive in cold climates, as it traps heat inThey can't roar like other big cats they're related to, but they can yowlEven though they're called leopards, they're more closely related to tigers
ITV News
6 days ago
- General
- ITV News
'Adorable' first ever snow leopard cub born at Chester Zoo in 'significant moment' for conservation
CCTV footage shows the precious early moments between the newborn cub and her mum Nubra. The first ever snow leopard cub has been born at Chester Zoo in its 94-year history. The six-week-old carnivore has been tucked away in a den with all of its early moments caught on camera. It was born after parents Nubra and Yashin were carefully matched together as part of a breeding programme to protect the population of the species. Snow leopards are classed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, with as few as 4,000 now remaining in the wild. Carnivore experts at the zoo say Nubra is showing "excellent maternal instincts" and has been nursing her arrival every few hours. She has been keeping close by, only leaving the den momentarily to feed. Dave Hall, Team Manager of Carnivores at Chester Zoo said: "This is her first cub and she's doing an exceptional job of caring for her little one - feeding regularly and staying snuggled away in a cosy, behind-the-scenes den, where the pair have been quietly bonding and getting to know one another." He added: 'This is the first snow leopard cub to be born at Chester Zoo. It's a truly historic moment and a real cause for celebration - not just for our teams here but also for the future of this magnificent species globally." The carnivore team have stayed well away from the den to ensure it is a peaceful area for the leopards, deciding to use CCTV cameras to monitor the cub's development. The cub has gained in strength and confidence, and is expected to venture outside at any moment. Want more on the issues affecting the North? Our podcast, From the North answers the questions that matter to our region.
