Zoo Aquarium de Madrid

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid is a zoological park in Madrid, Spain. It is currently newsworthy due to recent successful births of endangered species. Specifically, a Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus), classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, was born on April 2nd after an eight-month gestation period. Additionally, a Bactrian camel calf was born on March 18th after a gestation of over 400 days. The camel calf, weighing approximately 40 kg and measuring 110 cm in height, began walking shortly after birth, staying close to its mother. These births are significant as they contribute to the conservation efforts for these vulnerable species and highlight the zoo's role in preserving biodiversity.