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Cute alert! Twin baby moose born at Whipsnade Zoo

By Ruth Doherty, Jun 15, 2012

There has been a double celebration at Whipsnade Zoo after twin moose, Toffee and Caramel, were born. Cliff Tack, head of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's northern section, said: "We're thrilled to...
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New baby elephant born at Whipsnade Zoo after two-year pregnancy

By Ruth Doherty, Oct 28, 2011

A baby elephant born after the longest pregnancy recorded at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is also the smallest baby ever recorded there. After a whopping 700-day pregnancy, the newest addition to the...
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What a trunk! Elephant paintings to go on display at Whipsnade Zoo

By Ruth Doherty, Sep 20, 2011

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's resident artist has been busy putting the finishing touches to her latest masterpieces, which will go on display for Elephant Appreciation Day this weekend. Karishma, a...
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Rare lynx kittens make playful debut at Whipsnade Zoo

By Ruth Doherty, Aug 23, 2011

Meet Rhubarb and Custard: Whipsnade Zoo's newest (and cutest) arrivals. Rare European lynxes, Rhubarb and his brother Custard are the first-borns of mum, Maja, and dad, Timo, and the latest...
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Pygmy plunge pool! Baby hippo takes first swim at Whipsnade Zoo

By Ruth Doherty, Jun 08, 2011

Even when you're a hippo, you still need swimming lessons from mum. And pygmy hippopotamus calf Sapo went for his first public swim this week - but only very reluctantly. The nervous calf was led...
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Whipsnade Zoo makes bid to rescue abused circus elephant

By Katy Holland, Mar 29, 2011

Anne, Britain's last remaining circus elephant, could be freed from her cruel captivity within days. Whipsnade Zoo has said it would be 'delighted' to give the 59-year-old Asian elephant a home...
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