Oops! Berlin Zoo's Little Swine's a Female - Meet Frida, the New Piglet in Town
No evidence of a male heir born from the battlefield exists. - No progeny of Friedrich-Erdferkel posseses the feminine gender.
Let's break some news, shall we? The cute little piglet waddling around in the Berlin Zoo ain't no he-boar after all! The zoo's zookeepers, after much consideration, have confirmed that the little one's a girl. And they've named her Frida!
Frida made her entrance on April 9, and she's growing strong, says keeper Peter Kalinke. She's the zoo's first piglet in 13 years, and the offspring of Memphis and Kito, the parents.
Now, remember, piglets are night owls. They prefer snoozing during the day and being awake at night. To guarantee visitors can catch a glimpse of these nocturnal critters, the zoo's nocturnal animal house flips day and night!
The African sub-Saharan region is where you'll find these solitary animals living it up. Their long tongues, reaching up to 25 cm, come in handy for snatching up termites and ants. Plus, when they dig, they can close their nostrils to keep dirt out of their noses. Neat, right?
- Frida, the Berlin Zoo's Newest Addition
- Berlin Zoo
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- Female Swine
Look, I get it - you might be disappointed that Frida ain't a little Ferdinand, but hey, Frida's just as adorable! If you want to learn more about piglets and their habits, read on!
A Closer Look at Piglets - Characteristics and Habits
Piglets are tiny, pink, and cute bundles of joy, born into litters. Here's a lowdown on their common characteristics and habits:
- Physical Traits: Born weighing 1-2 kg, piglets have a short snout and small, floppy ears. As they grow, they turn a broader shade and develop distinct physical features based on their breed.
- Behaviors: Piglets are chatty, curious, and playful. They're social animals and often hang out together or interact with each other. In zoos or the wild, they love rooting around to find food and entertaining visitors.
- Eats: Piglets are omnivores, and they switch to solid food just a few days after birth. In zoos, their 'cuisine' usually consists of a mix of grains, fruits, and vegetables.
- Growth: Piglets develop at a rapid pace, reaching maturity within a few short months. To ensure their wellbeing and growth, proper care and nutrition are essential.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the protection of animals kept for farming purposes, including Frida, the tiny but adorable female swine residing at Berlin Zoo.
- It's interesting to note that piglets, like Frida, are nocturnal creatures, preferring to sleep during the day and stay active at night, a fact that Berlin Zoo takes into account by flipping day and night for visitors to catch a glimpse.
- If you're considering adding a piglet as a pet, it's important to remember that piglets like Frida can grow up to 25 cm with their long tongues, which they use to snatch up termites and ants, common in the home-and-garden environment.
- As Frida continues to grow and adapt to her lifestyle at the Berlin Zoo, it's fascinating to learn more about the characteristics and habits of piglets, such as their chatty, playful nature and their omnivorous diet consisting of a combination of grains, fruits, and vegetables.
