Blackpool Zoo welcomes four sitatunga calves to growing herd

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Blackpool Zoo has welcomed four new sitatunga calves fathered by male Asha, who arrived last year.

Blackpool Zoo has welcomed four new sitatunga calves, all fathered by Asha, a male sitatunga who arrived at the zoo last year. Visitors can now see the youngsters at Giraffe Heights on Kidepo Trail, where the sitatunga herd shares its expanded home alongside the zoo's giraffes. The area opened in May.

Sitatunga, also known as marshbuck, are medium-sized antelope adapted to living in swampy areas. The species is found across parts of central and eastern Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia. Male sitatunga can reach 81cm to 116cm at the shoulder and weigh between 76kg and 119kg. Females are smaller, typically 72cm to 90cm at the shoulder and weighing 24kg to 57kg.

Blackpool Zoo said it is 'delighted' to have welcomed the calves and encouraged visitors to meet the new residents during what the zoo described as a particularly good time to visit given the recent arrivals across the zoo.

How it is being reported

• Meet the four adorable new arrivals visitors can now spot at Blackpool ZooBlackpool Zoo has welcomed four adorable new arrivals to its growing herd of sitatunga.Westmorland Gazette · 22 Oct, 10:30
• Meet the four adorable new arrivals visitors can now spot at Blackpool ZooBlackpool Zoo has welcomed four adorable new arrivals to its growing herd of sitatunga.NW Evening Mail · 22 Oct, 10:30

In this story: Blackpool Zoo · Asha · Africa · Tanzania · Uganda · Kenya · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Rwanda

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