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These spunky twin baby lemurs are a big deal at a Bay Area zoo. Here s why
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose has welcomed not one, but two bundles of joy.
On April 16, two black and white ruffed lemur twins were born at the zoo, which is a big deal because the species is critically endangered. The birth of any newborn animal at the Zoo is cause for celebration, but the birth of an endangered species is momentous, said Happy Hollow general manager Kiersten McCormick in a news release.
Caitlin O’Hara, a spokesperson for the zoo, said the twins are doing well and are “bright, alert and already showing their spunky personalities.” She said it’s very hard to tell the sexes of the lemurs at this age, but the zoo hopes to hold a public naming contest later this month.
San Jose's Happy Hollow Park & Zoo on Friday announced the birth of two critically endangered lemur pups. The adorable babies and their mama have an off-view den for quiet time out of the limelight, but visitors with a bit of luck may be able to spot them.
San Joseâs Happy Hollow welcomes newborn twin lemurs
By KTVU staff
Photo courtesy Curator Heather - Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose’s Happy Hollow Park & Zoo welcomed two newborn lemur pups this month and they are adorable. The birth of any newborn animal at the Zoo is cause for celebration, but the birth of an endangered species is momentous, said Kiersten McCormick, Happy Hollow’s General Manager.
Photo courtesy Zookeeper Brooke - Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
Black and white ruffed lemurs, native to Madagascar, are considered critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Twin lemur pups from a species classified as critically endangered were born earlier this month at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, the zoo said in a release Tuesday.
Black-and-white ruffed lemurs Vintana, a 7-year-old female, and Nify, a 19-year-old male, welcomed the two newborn pups on April 16. The pair were recommended as parents by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan program because of their previous experience birthing pups, Happy Hollow said.
Download our NBC 7 mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The birth of any newborn animal at the Zoo is cause for celebration, but the birth of an endangered species is momentous, zoo General Manager Kiersten McCormick said in a statement.