The Prague Zoo announced the birth of a second female Chinese pangolin calf weighing 141 grams. The announcement follows the birth of her sister "Siska" in 2022.
The newborn pangolin is expected to gain around 8.5-10 grams per day, with adults weighing up to 6.8 kilograms. A baptism ceremony is planned for July 28.
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Prague zoo welcomes birth of second critically endangered Chinese pangolin
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Chinese pangolins are critically endangered due to illegal hunting for their scales and meat, with at least 250,000 trafficked annually, putting them on the path to extinction.
Prague Zoo received two pangolins, Guo Bao and Run Hou Tang, from Taipei Zoo in 2022 as part of a sister-city agreement after revoking its deal with Beijing, causing tensions with China.
Breeding Chinese pangolins in captivity is challenging due to their specific needs.
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