This new birth of the iconic species from The Lion King is part of the international warthog conservation program in which the Valencian park successfully participates.
Many people fondly remember a film as endearing as El Rey León, which has managed to bring the diversity of African fauna to millions of families. BIOPARC Valencia is home to a large part of the species The film's protagonists include the lion pride, with its impressive view from the rocky vantage points of the kopje; the hyenas, whose "bad reputation" can be erased by the visit and their true characteristics, such as their impressive intelligence; and, of course, "Timon" the meerkat and his inseparable friend. “Pumba”, the warthogAnd this charismatic species is in double luck with the recent birth of two cubs of the couple formed by Zacarías and Kwini.
The warthog pups are doing very well, and they are currently kept with their mother in an acclimatized environment to promote their well-being.
And double joy too because the expansion of the warthog family (Phacochoerus africanus) occurs within the international conservation program of this mammal in which BIOPARC Valencia is involved with the aim of guaranteeing its survival with scientifically controlled breeding.
Once again, its inclusion on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, currently under "Least Concern," warns of its declining population in its natural habitats. The threats it faces include extreme weather events such as droughts, as well as diseases and predators.
El The park's commitment to the preservation of the warthog, also known as the boar. started from the beginning of BIOPARC 17 years ago and The previous offspring were born in December 2023. which, once adults, have been transferred to other European parks following the recommendations of specialists from their preservation program.
As always, the Maximum attention has been paid to ensuring the well-being of these animals y The animal care team has monitored the pregnancy The pair was moved to the specially adapted indoor enclosure as the pregnancy neared its end. It was acclimatized to the appropriate temperature for their comfort and that of the pups. A straw substrate was also placed inside to create a cozy and soft environment for the little ones.
The male can now be seen in the area that represents a huge life-size termite mound, where you can also discover the fascinating life of the underground savannah. During these first few days The female remains with the young in the internal enclosure to promote their optimal development. and prioritize their comfort, since they do not have hair and need to be protected from the cold.
Video: Two warthogs, the well-known “Pumba,” are born at BIOPARC Valencia.
En BIOPARC recreates its natural behavior and share space with the aardvarks, being nocturnal animals, and the warthogs, diurnal. As occurs in these ecosystems, at night they take advantage of the burrows of the aardvarks to maintain a warm environment, seek shelter from predators, and give birth when the time comes.
The coexistence between species and the multiple ways in which they relate is reflected in this animal conservation park through its renowned multi-species facilities found throughout the route, from the savannah, the jungles, the wetlands or Madagascar, which It offers a unique opportunity to observe up close and reflect on the protection of all this threatened fauna..
