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March 2009
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The young joey enjoys some spring sunshine
The young joey enjoys some spring sunshine
Keepers at Longleat Safari Park are celebrating their first spring arrivals as a young Red Necked Wallaby, a joey, pops his head out of mum’s pouch plus an eland calf is born.

Longleat has had breeding success with both these species over the years and the new births, warm weather and fresh green grass is definitely adding to the spring like feel of the safari park.

Ian Turner, Deputy Head Warden explained, “We are estimating that the joey is around five months old. He is still spending his time in mum’s pouch only popping his head out every so often to check out what’s going on outside. He should start jumping out in the next month or so but will still use the pouch as a safety net until he is about nine months old.

“The baby eland however is only a few days old and will stay with mum for the first three months or so before she is gradually weaned off.

“This time of year is always very exciting in the park as new babies start arriving. The park is looking fabulous and the warm
The Eland calf takes her first steps
The Eland calf takes her first steps
sunshine and fresh spring grass is a definite bonus for these new mums as they will be feeding their offspring exclusively for the next few weeks or so.”

The eland and the wallabies can be seen out and about in the Safari Park which is only open on Saturdays and Sundays at present. The Safari Park will be open daily from Saturday 4th April.
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