With over 20 offspring, the park is reinforcing the success of its participation in the international conservation program for this critically endangered species. The young Mhorr gazelle can now be seen with the other Mhorr gazelles and joins other recent births such as those of a rhinoceros, chimpanzee, elephant, and the rare aardvark.
Every birth at BIOPARC Valencia represents not only the continuation of life, but also hope. It is precisely this feeling that permeates the air. new Mhorr gazelle calf (Nanger dama mhorr), an event for the conservation world as it is a critically endangered species according to the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and that it was hunted massively until it was practically exterminated in its African environment.
Mhorr gazelles at BIOPARC Valencia
The newborn is progressing very positively Under the supervision of the animal welfare team, the puppy can already be seen nursing and following its mother with the rest of the group. In these first few days, it has integrated well and is living among the group. multispecies enclosure with Kirk's dik-dik (Madoqua kirkii), the grey-crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) and the African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata).
This area is particularly striking because, BIOPARC's distinctive zoo-immersion designIt allows visitors to observe the continuity of habitats alongside the "baby" rhinoceros Kairu and his "family," various birds, and zebras. And, right next to it, the recreation of the subterranean savanna, with some of the rarest species such as the aardvark (also with a recent offspring), mole rats, and the elephant shrew.
In situ and ex situ conservation of the Mhorr gazelle
Currently the park houses one male and two females within the International Conservation Programme (EEP) of Mhorr gazelles. The common goal is to guarantee, with scientific criteria and under human care, the survival of these threatened species forming a genetically viable population in the long term that even allows the return to its natural habitat, from which it should never have disappeared.
BIOPARC Valencia's contribution in this regard is proving to be a success. Well, in its 18-year history, 23 babies have been bornwhich have been transferred to other centers, thus contributing to the creation of new groups. This beautiful antelope is an example of the importance of both this ex situ conservation and the in situ conservation being carried out by the BIOPARC Foundation collaborating in the reintroduction in different areas of Morocco.
Every birth brings hope for endangered species
The beautiful Mhorr gazelle is distinguished by its elegant silhouette, its reddish coat, and its horns, which grow curving into an "S" shape. This new birth serves as a reminder that it is possible to reverse extreme situations when there is a shared effort for biodiversityBesides reflecting a positive outlook, it is also a unique opportunity to connect with nature and become aware of the need to protect it.
Foundation She is at a very special moment, moved by the tenderness of other offspring like the elephants Makena and Malik, or the chimpanzees Cala and Ekon. All of them are the result of that commitment to joining forces in rigorous, collective projects where the science and business They remind us that we still have time to preserve the wealth of life that our planet holds.
