The first-ever successful birth of a Coquerel’s sifaka in Europe has taken place at Chester Zoo in Cheshire.
This species of primate, Propithecus coquereli, is critically endangered, and has been nicknamed the ‘dancing lemur’ because of its distinctive sideways gallop.
The new arrival was born to parents Beatrice and Elliot, who were moved over to the UK from North Carolina in May 2021, and weighed 4 oz (119 g).
Although it was born on December 19, keepers will not determine the baby’s sex until it separates from its mother’s side at about six months old.
Chester Zoo wrote on Facebook: ‘With these incredible lemurs on the brink of extinction, the arrival of Beatrice’s baby is a real landmark moment for conservation.’
The new arrival (pictured) was born to parents Beatrice and Elliot, who were moved over to the UK from North Carolina, USA , in May 2021, and weighed 4 oz (119 g)
Chester Zoo wrote on Facebook: ‘With these incredible lemurs on the brink of extinction,…
