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Livin' the Zoo Life: A Monkey Moment at Leipzig Zoo
Working at Leipzig Zoo isn't just a job, it's a rollercoaster of emotions, as animal keeper Dana Eisenreich can attest. A recent episode of "Elephant, Tiger & Co" (broadcast on May 23rd) documents a heartwarming moment for Dana in Gondwanaland.
The Little Red-shouldered Squirrel Monkey Who Conquered a Huge Heart
Dana's latest animal kin, Maleficent, the red-shouldered squirrel monkey, has only been around for three months. But this tiny monkey has already stolen Dana's heart, and it's no wonder why—they catch up several times a day, when Dana brings food to the enclosure. This shared routine fosters a bond and trust, and now Maleficent even reaches out to Dana's hand.
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As Dana observes the enclosure, she notes, "Things have been a little out of the ordinary recently." Peering closer, you see two more monkeys darting about. Little Meli, the proud mother, has given birth to her first offspring, a duo of curious newcomers. "This is the first time we've had these little ones here," Dana beams, "and we couldn't be happier."
Navigating New Territory
The babies, now about a month old, were initially restricted to the nest. But recently, they've taken their first steps outside, bringing Dana immense joy. She's begun to introduce herself to the little ones, offering tasty treats as an incentive. Dana's optimistic this will take, as she visits the enclosure three times a day with yummy food.
On the Horizon:
It's crucial that this approach works, as it'll enable the zoo to get closer to the babies to determine their genders. Right now, the sexes of the two new additions remain a mystery. Dana, however, acknowledges that having them around complicates her duties—four little monkeys are now darting around, requiring extra vigilance to avoid stepping on them.
Catch the entire episode 1129 of "Elephant, Tiger and Co" in the ARD Mediathek.
Source: MDR camera team of "Elephant, Tiger & Co" (first airing on Friday, May 23rd) [1]
Although the enrichment data indicates there may not be official updates or news regarding the birth of red-shouldered squirrel monkey babies at Leipzig Zoo, it's still a heartwarming story to witness a zoo keeper forming a bond with the new additions.
For the latest news on squirrel monkey births or keeper challenges at Leipzig Zoo, consult Leipzig Zoo’s official website or their social media channels.
- Dana's lifestyle includes taking care of various species at Leipzig Zoo, but her latest home-and-garden project, Maleficent the red- shoulders squirrel monkey, has stolen her heart and become a treasured part of her life.
- As the red-shouldered squirrel monkey babies venture out of their nest and into their home-and-garden enclosure, Dana, their pet-parent figure, navigates new territory in building relationships with these new additions to the Leipzig Zoo family.
