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Baby yak to be named after Harry Potter character

The newborn calf will be officially named when its sex has been determined by vets.

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A yak born at a UK zoo is to be named after a Harry Potter character.

The calf, born to mother Hermione and father Voldemort at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo last Thursday, will be named following its first health check when vets will be able to determine its sex.

The newborn yak has yet to be named (ZSL Whipsnade Zoo/PA)
The newborn yak has yet to be named (ZSL Whipsnade Zoo/PA)

Team leader Donovan Glyn said it is “magical” to share the news about the newest arrival, adding: “The calf is doing really well, sticking close to mum while they are exploring the herd’s paddock together.

The yak was born last week (ZSL Whipsnade Zoo/PA)
The yak was born last week (ZSL Whipsnade Zoo/PA)

The zoo is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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