Wolverine kits born in the Black Country in first for Dudley Zoo
Two new arrivals have been announced at Dudley Zoo in a first of its kind for the attraction.
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Dudley Zoo and Castle keepers have announced the birth of two baby wolverines, the first in its history.
The kits arrived on February 20 to first-time parents, six-year-old mum, Helga and three-year-old dad, Floki and have been hidden away with mum in an off-show den.
But now, aged four weeks, Helga has been spotted carrying her newborns outside in the sunshine.
Carnivore section leader, Sam Grove, said: “Helga is being a fantastic first-time mum and the kits appear to be thriving.
“Over the last few days, she has seemed keen to move them and it was wonderful to see her appear outside in their paddock to show them both off this morning, with dad observing from afar.
“It is very exciting news for us and incredible news for the species.
"Although not currently an endangered species, the number of wolverines found in the wild is declining, so breeding programmes like the European Endangered Species Programme Helga and Floki are paired for, continue to be significant to their survival."
