Fossa gave birth to triplets at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo has shared rare photos of the pups that the fossa gave birth to. The triplets were the first fossas to be born at Chester Zoo in its 91-year history.

As Guardian informed, the trio of pups, born to a pair of five-year-old adult fossas named Shala and Isalo, have reportedly been identified as a male and two females. Specialists have not yet decided on names for the babies.

Zookeepers noticed the trio when the young fossas were already 12 weeks old. At this age, they came out of their hiding place for the first time.

“The young fossas are feeling great. Currently, they are learning to climb trees and explore the world around them. It is clear that under the close supervision of mom”.

Rachel Boatwright, zookeeper

According to Mrs. Boatright, the birth of triplets is a big celebration. “These are not just the first cubs born in our zoo. Their appearance will allow us to learn more about the behavior of these animals — from tiny babies to adult fossas.” she says.

Specialists from Chester Zoo have been helping to protect the habitat of this species in Madagascar for over 10 years.

The fossa, a distant relative of the mongoose, reaches six feet in length from nose to tip of tail and weighs 12 kg. The long tail helps balance when jumping on tree branches. Fossa has a reputation as one of the most secretive predators in the world. Inhabit the island of Madagascar.

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