Tapir born aboard Noah's Ark
A baby Brazilian tapir was born at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm yesterday just in time for the breed's awareness day.
The humbug-striped baby boy was born after a 400-day period and is the first born of the two resident tapirs.
He arrived in time for World Tapir Day, which aims to develop tapir awareness and conservation.
During the last few months, visitors and members from around the world have been watching the zoo farm's webcam waiting for Tara the tapir to give birth.
Head keeper Chris Wilkinson said: "The remote webcam was installed before Christmas following the discovery that Tara was expecting. A slightly dazed baby was on his feet within minutes and is feeding well."
7 Comments
by Janet My, New York State
Wednesday, April 29 2009, 11:23PM
“Great job Shar. You caught this for the world to see.
Thanks Noah's Ark for allowing us all to watch this wonderful event.”
by Sally, Connecticut, USA
Wednesday, April 29 2009, 10:43AM
“Shar, I am so delighted you were able to capture this on video. After watching the cam for weeks, I missed the birth. Nice job!”
by Deb, KY, USA
Wednesday, April 29 2009, 12:09AM
“Thank you Noah's Ark for the camera and thanks Shar for the wonderful video.”
by Ms Charlie, Canada
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 1:23AM
“Sharon from Ft Worth Texas took that video. Sorry, just wanted to make sure the person who managed to capture that amazing moment on camera got credit for her work. Sharon got all of us hooked on our site kidsinthenest.com almost 45 months ago, watching that adorable Tapir. Than the night it went into labour, Sharon notified us all and it is because of her that we got to see that. Hats off to ALL the staff at Noah's Ark for allowing us to see all of this. Your staff from what we see are A-PLUS”
by MsCharlie, Canada
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 12:47AM
“Sharon you did a great job on doing that video. What an amazing moment and even made more special that you captured that on video and shared it with the world. GREAT job to all.”
by Jessica, swindon
Monday, April 27 2009, 8:13PM
“How cute!
That video is amazing, thank you Noah's Ark for sharing that with us. I'll definitely be making a visit this weekend to see this new cutie.”
by Steven, North Bristol
Monday, April 27 2009, 1:02PM
“Investigate how this petting farm is a front for supernatural rubbsih.
Expose these religious fanatics.”