Tiny dwarf mongoose triplets born at Chester Zoo
The trio have ventured out for the first time after keepers became aware of their presence thanks to ‘tiny squeaks’ coming from their burrow.
Tiny dwarf mongoose triplets born at a UK zoo have been spotted out and about for the first time.
The trio, who each measure around 12cm, were born “several weeks” ago, according to Chester Zoo, but have previously only been evident by the “tiny squeaks” emanating from their burrow, only now starting to venture out.
The triplets, born to parents Hope and Cooper, join a troop of seven at Chester Zoo and, according to Mr White, the whole group will play a part in raising them.
The sex of the animals is not yet known.
Dwarf mongooses, which are related to meerkats, are the smallest carnivores found in Africa, Mr White said, growing to around 30cm.
