Meet our new male Bush Dog, Gaston 🥀 Gaston is settling into his new reserve which is nestled within the enchanting Atlantic Forest area, right next to our adorable Lowland Tapirs, Matilda & Luna. ♥️ | Yorkshire Wildlife Park

The Bush Dog's Challenge: Hunting in the Shadow of Giants Bush dogs, known for their pack hunting strategies, may target vulnerable prey such as baby elephants. However, mature elephants are highly protective and vigilant when it comes to their young. This dynamic creates a challenging environment for bush dogs, as the adult elephants' active defense mechanisms and social structures work to safeguard their calves. The interaction highlights the complexities of predator-prey relationships in the

Saucer-eyed Moholi bush babies are small, nocturnal primates. Due to some of the challenges of getting a good visual check of the bush babies in their nocturnal habitat, keepers will often hand feed them some of their favorite treats as part of their routine care. Some bush babies seem to enjoy this keeper attention, while others are more standoffish. Often seen rather than heard, they have a shrill cry similar to a human baby, which is most likely how they got their name. Look for them in the M

Meet Our New Bush Dog Pack! 🐾 Exciting news - Belfast Zoo has welcomed a pack of five bush dogs to their new home from Colchester Zoo!🎉 🌿 Did you know? ✅ Bush dogs are native to South America and are expert swimmers! 🌊 ✅ Despite their small size, they are skilled hunters and live in tight-knit family groups. 🐕 ✅ They are classed as Near Threatened in the wild due to habitat loss by IUCN Come and see them settling into their new habitat on your next visit! 💚 📸 Keeper Tania #BelfastZoo | Be