Two African painted dogs move to Oklahoma City Zoo

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Guests to the Oklahoma Metropolis Zoo and Botanical Backyard will quickly be capable of see a few new faces.

Two male African painted canines lately arrived on the Oklahoma Metropolis Zoo from ZooTampa at Lowry Park in Florida.

The painted canines, Man and Remy, are virtually 4-years-old and had been moved as a part of a breeding suggestion for the Affiliation of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan.

With their arrival, the zoo can be residence to 2 African painted canine packs.

“Our groups and followers have a particular connection to African painted canines so it’s thrilling to see this youthful pack develop,” mentioned Tyler Boyd, OKC Zoo’s curator of carnivores. “OKC Zoo has been caring for painted canines for the final fifty years and we’re dedicated to defending the way forward for this predator species by way of a profitable breeding program. We look ahead to this pack having its personal pups sooner or later and welcoming a brand new technology of painted canines.”

African painted canines have been deemed endangered by the Worldwide Union for Conservation of Nature. Proper now, there are roughly 5,000 left within the wild who face threats of habitat loss, elevated battle with people and illnesses.