UK's First Sengi Births: Rare Elephant Shrews Thrive

0:00On March 14, two black and roof is singy, also called elephant shrews, made history with the first births ever in the United Kingdom. The tiny newborns arrive at Hartfordshire Zoo in Brocksborne, each weighing just 30 grams of birth, about the same as a standard AA battery. Keepers missed them at first, but spotted the pair later while checking overnight security footage. These small mammals come from the forest floors of Kenya and Tanzania, though they look like shrews, they're actually related to elephants, manatees, and art varks. Back in 1998, experts gave them the official name, singy. Adults top out around 700 grams and can dash at speeds up to 15 miles per hour. Zoo leaders call this a major win for conservation, since only a few of these singy live in the UK right now. The breeding success shows how well the team cares for these rare animals. Staff are excited about the quick results after bringing in the parents. The pups are growing super fast and already acting energetic and curious, just like mom

1:00and dad. The veterinary team keeps a close eye on them in their nesting spot. In the coming weeks, visitors should get a chance to see the little ones up close, boosting efforts to protect this unique species.