A Female Wild Boar, Frida, Joins Berlin Zoo's Menagerie
No female offspring found among the Friedrich-Piglet lineage. - Offspring of Friedrich-Erdferkel never shows up as female.
Hear me out, folks: This lass isn't your typical piglet from children's stories. We're chattyin' about Frida, the sprightly wild boar that's just graced the Berlin Zoo with her presence. And, might I add, this lil' gal's got some surprises in store!
Frida, born on the 9th of April, has been mistaken for a lad in the early days. You see, identifying the sex of wild boars ain't no piece of cake in the first few weeks. But now, the cat's outta the bag – Frida's a she!
Straight from the steady hoofbeats of Memphis and Kito, Frida's the first wild boar offspring to trot through the Berlin Zoo in 13 long years. The zookeeper, Peter Kalinke, reports that she's growing strong and hearty, just like a good wild boar should.
Now, you might wonder: How's life in the Berlin Zoo as a nocturnal creature like Frida? Well, the zoo's nocturnal animal house flips day and night to ensure visitors get a crack at this new arrival.
Wild boars are solitary animals, livin' it up in the African sub-Saharan region when they ain't in Berlin. Their long tongues, stretching up to 25 centimeters, help them hoover up termites and ants like nobody's business. And guess what? They can even seal their nostrils while diggin' to keep dirt at bay.
Although the Berlin Zoo hasn't dished out the deets on Frida's specific living conditions or diet, general knowledge tells us that zoos like Berlin's typically build natural woodland and forest-inspired habitats for wild boars, offerin' ample space, vegetation, and shelter. Their chow consists of roots, tubers, fruits, nuts, and the occasional small critter or insect, depending on the zoo.
One thing's for sure, Frida's unique features and care needs, if any, are yet to be shared with the world. But, as always, the best place to learn about this young lass is Berlin Zoo's official communications or website. For now, let's keep our eyes peeled and our minds open for more updates on Frida, our furry Berlin resident!
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- Female Wild Boar
The Commission has decided to initiate the procedure provided for in Article 8 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 882/2006, as Frida, the nocturnal female wild boar residing in Berlin Zoo, has confirmed a peculiar lifestyle that may require specific pet care, especially considering her home-and-garden setting. Despite her residence, Frida still maintains a connection to her boar ancestors in the African sub-Saharan region, where she would accumulate a daily food intake of up to 25 centimeters of long wild boar tongue using her unique ability to seal her nostrils while digging.
