Offspring at Chemnitz Zoo
Young Liszt monkeys, white-cheeked geese and snowy owls
Double offspring among the liszt monkeys in the marmoset house is causing great joy among the keepers at Chemnitz Zoo. The reason: liszt monkeys are among the most endangered primates in the world.
In 2014, the zoo put together a new breeding pair on the recommendation of the European Conservation Breeding Programme, who are now rearing young for the first time.
They are not only cared for and carried around by their mother, but also by their father.
The co-operation of the family members in rearing the young is a special feature of the marmoset group native to South America. This increases the little ones' chances of survival, older siblings gain experience in rearing their young and the female is relieved of some of the burden. Incidentally, twins are the rule here.
There have also been successful broods in some bird species. The white-fronted geese have two chicks (hatched at the end of May) and the snowy owls have a grey ball of feathers exploring the enclosure.
Photos: Chemnitz Zoo (archive)
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Chemnitz Zoo: 9 am to 7 pm, last admission 6 pm
Oberrabenstein Wildlife Park: 8 am to 6 pm
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