Deer calf born at Moscow Zoo
A calf of the rare forest northern deer was born at the Moscow Zoo on May 24, in honor of its mother's birthday. The calf has been moved to the main group and is now visible to visitors near the Big Pond on the zoo's old territory.
Consensus
- A forest northern deer calf was born at the Moscow Zoo.
- The birth occurred on May 24.
- The calf was born on the birthday of its mother, named Malyschka.
- The forest northern deer is a rare subspecies listed in the Red Book of Russia and the International Red Book.
- The calf initially stayed with its mother in a separate enclosure under specialist supervision.
- After gaining strength, the calf was moved to the main group.
- The calf is now visible to visitors near the Big Pond at the old zoo territory.
- There are currently four forest northern deer at the Moscow Zoo: one adult female, a young pair, and the newborn calf.
- The subspecies is considered vulnerable due to declining numbers in the wild.
Points of divergence
- This is the first time in several years that a forest northern deer calf has been born at the Moscow Zoo. — vm
- Svetlana Akulova, the general director of the Moscow Zoo, stated that the calf tries to stay close to its mother and cautiously approaches staff during walks, but returns to its mother. Specialists act carefully to avoid frightening the calf and will gradually train it for examinations and other procedures. — ntv
- By 2026, the total number of animal species in the Moscow Zoo will approach 1,280. — vm
- A third chick hatched from a pair of rare Papuan kalaos at the Moscow Zoo, and it is now living with its parents in the 'Bird House' pavilion on the old territory. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Calf of the forest reindeer was born in the Moscow Zoo, said zoo director Svetlana Akulova. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Calf of the forest caribou was born in the Moscow Zoo — Вечерняя Москва
- Calf of the forest reindeer was born at the Moscow Zoo — Новости Москвы
- Calf of the forest caribou was born in the Moscow Zoo — НТВ Москва
Key entities
- Moscow Zoo
- Russia
- Svetlana Akulova
- Telegram channel
- TASS
- First
- International Red Book
- Forest Foal
- Moscow Zoo/TASS