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Spring Fervor at Zoo Leipzig: Pending Births of Amur Leopards and Giant Otters
Spring has flourished at Zoo Leipzig, with both flora and fauna thriving in the themed environments of Gondwanaland, Asia, Pongoland, Africa, and South America. The menagerie, housing around 630 species, continues to captivate visitors, particularly the current sensation - a baby chimpanzee that has been the talk of zoo enthusiasts.
However, the keepers are holding their breath, anticipating the arrival of newborns in some enclosures. In the upcoming episode of MDR's "Elephant, Tiger and Co.", airing on May 16th, keeper Michael Ernst shares hopes of upcoming baby news, not just for one species.
Just as spring blooms, there seems to be a new semblance of hope in the Amur leopard enclosure. The zoo borrowed the male Amur leopard, Kitan, from Rotterdam Zoo six months ago with the intention of fostering offspring. Whether this anticipation will bear fruit is yet to be seen.
Similarly, Michael Ernst maintains optimism towards the upcoming days in the giant otter enclosure, focusing on the pairing of ten-year-old "Nacho" and the two-year-old "Caria". "Caria," a native of Zoo Leipzig, and "Nacho," who hails from Denmark via Holland, make for a promising pair, according to Michael. He believes that they may produce offspring in the near term, possibly this year.
As we await these potential new arrivals, let's keep our fingers crossed. The thought of cute, cuddly otter babies warms the hearts of visitors, offering a glimmer of joy to what may be a long wait.
The entire episode of MDR's "Elephant, Tiger and Co." can be viewed >>HERE<<.
Note for context:According to available information up to December 2023, no widely reported public announcements or official documentation confirm the birth of Amur leopard cubs or giant otters at Zoo Leipzig in 2022. Major zoos typically celebrate and publicize births of rare species. If you need up-to-date or historical details, consider contacting Zoo Leipzig directly, checking their social media accounts for news from 2022, or reviewing their annual reports or press sections if available online.
Hope for a change in lifestyle and a new addition to the home-and-garden of Zoo Leipzig is rising, as keepers eagerly anticipate the potential births of Amur leopard cubs and giant otter offspring. The pairing of the ten-year-old giant otter, Nacho, and the two-year-old Caria in the enclosure creates a promising opportunity for a home-and-garden expansion, while the Amur leopard enclosure eagerly waits for Kitan's first offspring to emerge.
