In an effort to preserve the endangered species, three African wild dogs have joined a pack at Whipsnade Zoo.
The three males, Earl, Elvis, and Einstein, arrived on February 1 from the West Midlands Safari Park at the zoo in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
The staff is hoping that the brothers will form a new pack with Beebee and Ginger's sisters.
Sarah McGregor, a zookeeper, stated that only the two that "become the alpha male and female will have pups.".
When the puppies are born, the other dogs will take on a different but no less significant role by taking care of them and offering support, she explained.
"We all have our fingers crossed that it won't take long.
"Earl, Elvis, and Einstein have all been integrating well, and it is obvious that they each have very unique personalities.
Elvis is quiet and kind, and he enjoys lounging in the springtime sun. Earl, on the other hand, is happiest exploring and has formed a bond with Beebee. " .
According to the zoo, African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) are considered endangered in the wild because of threats such as disease, habitat loss, climate change, and conflicts between people and other animals.
ZSL, a zoo company, estimates that there are fewer than 700 African wild dog packs left in the wild.
African wild dogs may have to travel more than 1,000 km in the wild to mate with someone who has different genes from them, according to Ms. McGregor.
Elvis, Earl, and Einstein's arrival means that Whipsnade will have a pack that is similarly healthy and genetically diverse, which is essential to our efforts to protect the species.
While this is going on, ZSL conservationists are working from Senegal to South Africa to help save the wild dog population from extinction by vaccinating African domestic dogs against rabies and promoting peaceful coexistence between African wild dogs and people.
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