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Ever needed a little help scratching that hard-to-reach itch?
Our #WatermelonBabyYYC figured out the perfect solution - using mom โSempurnaโ!๐
Be sure to stay tuned to our channels for more sneak peeks of our Malayan tapir calf! ๐ค๐ค
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Early winter is perfect for panda playtime! Our cubs, Jia Panpan & Jia Yueyue's had a fun romp through the snow drifts this morning. Come visit them in the outdoor habitat of Panda Passage! ๐ผโ๏ธ
Itโs a marm-velous day โ it's #MarmotDay! ๐
Did you know that we care for Vancouver Island marmots in one of our conservation programs?
Weโre proud to be part of their comeback, but there is more work to be done. More: @WilderInstitute#YourZooYYC#WilderTogether
Learning to swim can be scary โ and our Malayan tapir calf is not quite ready to dive in! Curious but cautious, the little calf sniffed around, dipped a single foot into the water, and then hurried back to mom, โSempurnaโ โ a brave first step for our #MiniMelon! #YourZooYYC
Oreos and watermelon are our favourite combination. ๐ค๐ค
After her long gestation, you might be surprised by how small Malayan tapir 'Sempurna's calf is. This little one is approximately the size of Sempurna's head!
Stay tuned for more of our #WatermelonBabyYYC! ๐
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๐ Itโs official โ our very first Malayan tapir calf has a name! After a close vote with our friends and partners at PETRONAS, weโre thrilled to introduceโฆ
'Nyawaโ! ๐๐ผ
Her name, pronounced 'NYA-wah', means โlifeโ in Malay. โค๏ธ
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Snow leopard zoomies! Tadashi's recent play session is a sure sign that he is becoming more comfortable in his new surroundings since his public debut last month. We hope his playful antics warm your heart and put a smile on your face. #OurZooYYC
A tapir's trunk is an elongated extension of its nose and upper lip, which it uses both for smelling and grasping objects. Its prehensile trunk helps pluck fruit and grab leaves. We can't get enough of the tiny trunk on our #WatermelonBabyYYC! ๐
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What better way to celebrate #WatermelonBabyWednesday than with some zoomies? ๐จ
While Malayan tapir mom โSempurnaโ eats hay, itโs time for our #WatermelonBabyYYC to play! Look at her go! ๐คฉ
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Malayan tapirs have 4 toes on their front feet and 3 toes on their hind feet. Each toe has a hoof-like covering which is hard and provides protection and stability. Our calf currently has soft and rubbery toes, but these will harden as she grows.
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Popping into your feed with some tapir cuteness! Is there anything sweeter than our female Malayan tapir calf? ๐
Stay tuned to our channels for updates about our #WatermelonBabyYYC! ๐
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