The animal care team intervened to save the lives of the three calves by bottle-feeding them, and their development is very positive. These births confirm the success of the Valencian park's participation in the international Thomson's gazelle conservation program, which can only be seen in two centers in Spain and eight in Europe. Only the cheetah, the fastest land animal, can outperform this unique African antelope.
Many people have been able to appreciate the vertiginous races of the Thomson's gazelles (Eudorcas thomsoni), who can maintain a state of consciousness for long periods speeds of up to 70-80 km/h, being surpassed only by the cheetah, the fastest land animal on our planetThis admired image of the animal preservation park Valencian transports you to African landscapes, with the birds and herds of antelopes that roam this plain and the pride of lions watching from their rocky vantage point. In an environment designed under the concept of zoo-immersion, the public can contemplate animals, vegetation, and landscapes without visual barriers, learn about the situation of endangered fauna, and strengthen their commitment to protecting biodiversity. This is the case with the Thomson's gazelle. included in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) currently as “least concern” but with a worrying downward trend.
Conservation of Thomson's gazelles.
In this context, and within the International Conservation Program (EEP) of this species in which BIOPARC Valencia participates notoriously with a group of 8 individuals (a male with the females and their offspring), births are very relevant to ensure its survival. Therefore, the animal care team has been very attentive to the evolution of pregnancies and births to ensure well-being of the three new members of the Thomson's gazelle "family". After discovering difficulties in breeding, the protocol to save their lives, now under the care of specialists. Two of the one-month-olds are methodically bottle-fed four times a day, while the youngest, barely a week old, requires up to five doses.
Special protocol for Thomson's gazelle calves.
For the moment, remain in an interior enclosure specially air-conditioned for your comfort, where weaning will be gradually implemented by incorporating solid-based feed such as grass and hay, encouraging natural grazing behavior in the future. monitoring of technical staff to verify their optimal growth and confirming that they have enough muscle will determine when They will be able to join their flock and begin exploring the impressive multi-species facility at BIOPARC Valencia. where they will live with impala (Aepyceros melampus), blesbok (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) and waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus ellipsiprymnus), in addition to baringo giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), ostrich (Struthio camelus), African jabiru (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) and a wide variety of ducks and fish.
La Thomson's gazelle It is easily recognizable by the black stripe on its sides that separates its reddish-brown back from its white belly. Currently it resides in only two parks in Spain and eight in Europe.Observing the new offspring in this environment that recreates the beauty of wild nature is an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage society to take action to protect the environment and our planet's rich biodiversity.
