Colchester Zoo's Philippine Spotted Deer Have Fifth Calf

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One Philippine Spotted Deer calf was born on December 6, 2024; it is the fifth such offspring of parents Autumn and Bongat; for that zoo.

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A Philippine Spotted Deer features on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as "Endangered"

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Its general appearance is characterized by a readily visible buff-colored spottedness across its dark brown upper and lower sides.

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The calf parents Bongat and Autumn were bred as part of a breeding recommendation to conserve the species.

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The birth was highlighted as "a step closer to guaranteeing the survival of this unique species" by the conservation expert.

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With the new calf added, the Colchester Zoo breeding programme has successfully produced offspring over several generations, including Clive, Dot, Eugene, and Flynn

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View the Philippine Spotted Deer family at the zoo's Island Dwellers habitat.

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To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Colchester Zoo is planning to expand the Edge of Africa area and develop a new African lion habitat.

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