December 2008

 

  • Count Me In! - 30th Dec 2008

    House sparrows, starlings and blackbirds have been familiar residents of British back gardens for decades. However, survey results show that the numbers of all three species have fallen dramatically over the last 30 years.

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  • Rhino calf named - 15th Dec 2008

    At seven weeks old, it would seem this Eastern Black Rhinoceros calf is a little young to be rebellious. However, if his new name is to be believed, that’s just what is expected of him.

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  • Free Frost Fair - 9th Dec 2008

    It has been a case of bah humbug as Lapland-style events shut their stable doors early. But the award-winning zoo is giving its visitors an early Christmas present.

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  • Kitani and calf venture out - 1st Dec 2008

    After weeks in the warmth of the Tsavo rhino house, Mum and baby have taken their first steps outside.

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