Lip bear pair in the Leipzig zoo: reunification and young countdown!

Lip bear pair in the Leipzig zoo: reunification and young countdown!

In the Leipzig zoo, there is gratifying news: Rachana and Subodh, two Indian lip bears, are reunited. This merging has great hopes for offspring, as they were last separated six years ago. Her son together, Randhir, now lives in England. The reunification was approved as part of a European breeding program and was commented on by Anke Scheller, the new head of the Asia division. It emphasizes the importance of this merger for conservation breeding.

Currently Rachana is in her "high heat", which significantly increases the chances of a pairing. The zookeeper Anita Färber and Anke Scheller carefully observe the two bears in order to document their behavior during this decisive phase. Interestingly, Rachana and Subodh show loving interaction with each other, which is not common for bears. There are no aggressive behaviors such as bits or blows, which indicates a harmonious relationship.

pairing and observations

Anita Färber has started to document the behavior of the bears in a book in order to capture the results of the pairing. The first results could be visible in a few months, which further increases the anticipation for new youngsters. The Leipzig zoo is also considered the most successful breeder of lip bears outside of India, with more than 75 young animals since 1963.

The lip bears are fascinating animals that were previously regarded as relatives of the sloth due to their appearance. Your English name "Sloth Bear" ("Lazy Bear") reflects this assumption. These bears are perfectly adapted to the eating of ants and termites, which is shown in their special anatomy. So you can create a vacuum through far -leading lips and lockable nostrils to suck your food.

The role of the zoo

The Leipzig Zoo plays a crucial role in the European conservation breeding program for lip bears. Regular feeding and public comments take place every day at 1:15 p.m. and offer visitors the opportunity to learn more about these impressive animals. The future of Rachana and Subodh remains exciting and the entire zoo community is eagerly awaiting possible new family members.