Oops! It's a She! - Meet Berlin Zoo's Gorgeous Female Wild Boar
Female Takes Over as Successor of Piglet, Predecessor Friedrich - No female progeny found in Friedrich-Erdferkel lineage.
Hey there! Let's talk about Frida, the newest member of Berlin Zoo. Originally believed to be a male, the zoo's team recently confirmed that the wild boar is actually a female! Isn't that a fun surprise?
Frida made her grand entrance on April 9th and is thriving under the watchful eye of animal keeper Peter Kalinke. She's the first wild boar baby for the zoo in 13 years and the lovely offspring of Memphis and Kito.
Frida, like other wild boars, is a nocturnal creature and spends her days snoozing. To ensure guests get a peek, day and night life in the nocturnal animal house get flipped upside-down!
Now, let's delve a bit into these curious critters. Wild boars are solitary animals living in Africa's sub-Saharan regions. Their long tongues (up to 25 centimeters!) help them scrape those pesky termites and ants right off the ground. Did you know that they can also pinch their noses while digging to keep dirt at bay? Pretty neat, huh?
- Wild Boar
- Berlin Zoo
- Berlin
- Female
Wild boars are pretty common around forests and parks in urban settings like Berlin, making them a beloved part of the city's wildlife scene. While they blend in nicely, city life can occasionally bring them into conflict with humans as they search for food.
As for Frida, she's a true star on her own. Although specific details about her, such as her breeding and habits, haven't been widely shared, it's clear she's growing strong and fierce just like her parental duo!
- The Commission has also been consulted on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the protection of animals, including Frida, kept for farming purposes around cities like Berlin.
- Despite her nocturnal lifestyle, Frida, the female wild boar at Berlin Zoo, is making headlines, captivating admirers during both day and night visits.
- At home, while city life can occasionally bring wild boars like Frida into conflict with humans, they are cherished aspects of the local home-and-garden wildlife.
- Frida's growth and development closely mimic those of her parental duo Memphis and Kito, serving as an inspiring example for pet owners and fans of home-and-garden pets alike.
