Ten cute nose bear cub animals inspire in the Schönbrunner Zoo!

Ten cute nose bear cub animals inspire in the Schönbrunner Zoo!

In the Vienna Tiergarten Schönbrunn, a good news was recently spread: the zoo announces that ten nose bear cub animals are developing splendidly. The young animals come from three females who were pregnant from a new male at the beginning of March. This newly collected males has conquered the hearts of the zoo visitors, especially because it is actively involved in family life and ensures that everyone stays together. Krone reports that the nose bear cub animals were supplied in the interior in the first few weeks after the birth, since they were born blindly and deaf.

The young animals measure about ten centimeters without tail at birth and are dependent on the care of their mothers. These operate a real "kindergarten" and take care of the offspring together. In the meantime, the mothers regularly carry the young animals into the outer enclosures, where they can explore the surroundings curiously. In this new environment, the young animals show great interest in their environment and are eagerly climbing on tree trunks. Vol reports that the observation of these activities is exciting for the zoo visitors.

Community system and species protection

It is particularly noteworthy that the white trunk-nose bears live in a joint plant with glasses bears. This initiative, which has been implemented since 2023, aims to promote the living together of both types, whose habitats overlap in the tropical forests of South America. The system is generously measured, well equipped with 1400 square meters, and offers the animals numerous climbing options and dense vegetation. Puls24 emphasizes that the nose bears are both daily as well as omnivore and in addition to breast milk, also for varied food from insects, raw beef, Interested eggs and fruit.

The infrastructure in the zoo not only offers the young animals a comfortable habitat, but also enough freedom for exploration and playful activities. The zookeepers are enthusiastic about the interaction between the young animals and their father as well as the other animals in the facility. The harmonious family life of the nose bears makes your stay in the Schönbrunn Tiergarten a special experience for young and old.