Here are 12 pictures of newborn animals born at Edinburgh Zoo in recent years.
Here are 12 pictures of newborn animals born at Edinburgh Zoo in recent years.
9. Baby tapir
In 2019, Edinburgh Zoo welcomed the arrival of a rare Malayan tapir. The newborn animal was named Megat after a public vote. Photo: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Masindi, a baby Western chimpanzee, was born at Edinburgh Zoo in 2020 - becoming the second chimp born in Scotland for over 20 years. In this photo, the seven-month-old is seen practising her climbing skills with the help of her older brother Velu. Photo: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Scotland’s only baby porcupine, known as a porcupette, was born at Edinburgh Zoo in 2021, to first time parents Zahara and Rick. The baby was named Fiddich by the wildlife charity's patrons. Photo: Roland Baulcomb/Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Last month, a baby lowland nyala calf was welcomed by proud parents Arnold and Arya at Edinburgh Zoo. The newborn girl, who was named Yara by keepers, has been spotted exploring her enclosure with her mum. Photo: Royal Zoological Society of Scotland