“Afer had a wonderful personality and will be greatly missed by the animal care team as well as many visitors who adored him,” a zoo spokesperson said.
She is now the only aardvark left at Colchester — leaving zookeepers scrambling to find her a mate.
“We hope to receive a recommendation from the European Studbook Keeper to find a mate for OQ, but in the meantime, the animal care team will ensure she receives extra attention and enrichment,” the Colchester Zoo rep said. “OQ also shares her home with a group of rock hyrax who occasionally do cuddle up with one another, so she does have company at Aardvark Burrow.”
Aardvarks are small, pig-like, nocturnal animals known for their long, sticky tongues. They tend to live up to 23 years in captivity and have increased in popularity thanks to the
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