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Sea Lion Pups Take Their First Swim
20 July 2023
It’s a nervous and exciting moment when a young one takes their first steps and sea lion Lara stays close by while her one-month-old pup wriggles into the water.
Awkward and uncertain to start with, the pup is soon gliding elegantly through the clear pool, closely followed by adoring mum.
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Sea Lion Pups born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park!
03 July 2023
The first cute arrival was born on June 21st, to mum Lara, 15. The second pup was born to Bailey, 15, Lara’s best friend, on June 30th. Both pups are thriving.
The births were captured on the park’s CCTV.
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Critically endangered Amur Leopard cub born
22 June 2023
The birth of a critically rare Amur Leopard cub – a significant step forward in the battle to save the species – was caught on CCTV.
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New walk-through reserve opens at Yorkshire Wildlife Park with critically endangered monkeys
24 May 2023
New endangered species have arrived at the Amazonas walkthrough reserve which opens at Yorkshire Wildlife Park today (Wednesday). The immersive habitat featuring rare species from South America including newly arrived critically endangered Golden Lion Tamarins and Silvery Marmosets, is the latest initiative from the park that is a global leader in wildlife conservation.
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Cotton Top Tamarin Monkeys twins born
16 May 2023
The birth of critically endangered Cotton Top Tamarin Monkeys twins at award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park has boosted hope to save the species.
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Rare Red Howler Monkey born at YWP
02 May 2023
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is celebrating the precious arrival of a rare Red Howler Monkey.
Mum Tila and dad Geronimo, both brightly coloured and vocal Venezuelan Red Howlers (Alouatta seniculus),welcomed their baby primate on Saturday.
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