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· China state-controlled media ·
A three-year-old male giant otter named Manu has traveled from Hungary’s Budapest Zoo, to Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom, in the hope of hitting it off with a female otter there. To help save the species from extinction, zookeepers from both sides have been carefully planning this matchmaking trip, with Manu being chosen as an ideal genetic match for eight-year-old Tibiri.\
This highly endangered species is an apex predator that plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of freshwater habitats in South America. Experts estimate that fewer than 5,000 giant otters remain on the continent.
But the good news is that the otters were seen swimming and playing together when they met for the very first time, with photographers capturing some heartwarming moments.
A rare male giant otter has travelled thousands of miles to find love at Chester Zoo – as keepers hope he will breed with their existing female.
The three-year-old male giant otter, named Manú, has travelled more than a thousand miles from Budapest Zoo after being chosen as the perfect genetic match for Chester’s female, Tibiri (8).
The duo have been paired up as part of co-ordinated efforts between international zoos that are working to secure a
A rare male giant otter has travelled thousands of miles to find love at Chester Zoo – as keepers hope he will breed with their existing female.
The three-year-old male giant otter, named Manú, has travelled more than a thousand miles from Budapest Zoo after being chosen as the perfect genetic match for Chester’s female, Tibiri (8).
The duo have been paired up as part of co-ordinated efforts between international zoos that are working to secure a
A rare male giant otter has travelled thousands of miles to find love at Chester Zoo – as keepers hope he will breed with their existing female.
The three-year-old male giant otter, named Manú, has travelled more than a thousand miles from Budapest Zoo after being chosen as the perfect genetic match for Chester’s female, Tibiri (8).
The duo have been paired up as part of co-ordinated efforts between international zoos that are working to secure a
