This year three Asiatic lion cubs, born at the zoo in March, joined the weigh-in for the first time. The cubs, brothers Mali and Syanii and sister Shanti, are being monitored regularly to check their growth and development. They weigh an average 17kg. A careful weighing process reveals important data about these endangered species, ensuring their health and supporting conservation efforts.
Weighing the animals is part of the zoo's monitoring programme to check the development of its new-borns, like the two lowland gorilla babies delivered at the zoo this year. Juno was born to mum Mjukuu and Venus to her mother Effie. This process ensures that the animals are healthy, eating properly, and developing at the appropriate rate.
Penguin keeper Jessica Ray noted each weight, ready to be added to the global zoo information database. Weighing animals like the Humboldt penguin chicks not only tracks growth but also contributes valuable data aiding conservation programs worldwide.
Angela Ryan, London Zoo's operations chief, emphasized that weighing extends across species from the tallest giraffe to the small tree frogs. This detailed monitoring is critical for tracking pregnancies and general health, especially for endangered species.
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