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Kölner Zoo Welcomes Two Newborn South Pudu Deer

The addition increases the zoo’s South Pudu herd to seven, bolstering Germany’s conservation breeding efforts for the endangered deer.

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Overview

  • The fawns, named Yuri and Adora, were born on May 21 and May 27 to different parents, with their arrival announced on June 5.
  • Zookeepers observe the cautious fawns exploring the outdoor enclosure yet often seeking cover in the grass as they acclimate.
  • Measuring roughly half the height of a European roe deer, South Pudu deer are solitary, nocturnal forest browsers.
  • The zoo’s herd now includes seven individuals, while Germany hosts 36 Pudu deer across seven zoological institutions.
  • Wild populations continue to decline due to habitat degradation and feral dog predation, reinforcing the value of breeding initiatives.