Frida Fern of the Forest: Berlin Zoo's New Limitless Nosher
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Hey there! Let's chat about Frida, a unique new addition to Berlin Zoo's nocturnal gang.
This captivating wild boar piglet, who's been dubbed Frida, is breaking records and turning heads. Why, you ask? Well, Frida's the first wild boar offspring at the zoo in a whopping 13 years!
Now, you might wonder who the lucky parents are. Meet Memphis and Kito, the proud parents of this impressive litter. They're a match made in piggy heaven, huh?
Initially, the zookeepers couldn't tell if Frida was a boy or girl. Wild boar piglets are tricky to sex in the first few weeks, so the experts had to bide their time. It wasn't until later that they confirmed Frida's girly status, and it seems she's not just adorable but fiercely independent too.
Since Frida's no ordinary piglet, her lifestyle aptly fits the bill. Wild boars are solitary animals and spend their days snoozing while the world is awake. This means night owls get a chance to peek at Frida, as day and night are reversed in the nocturnal animal house.
Solitary though they may be, these furry creatures hold some fascinating facial features. For example, their tongues can stretch a staggering 25 centimeters—great for lapping up tasty termites and ants swiftly. What's more, wild boars have the uncanny ability to keep dirt out of their noses while digging by closing their nostrils.
Now, I've got to mention that Frida and her wild boar pals hail from the African sub-Saharan region. They're definitely no common sight around Berlin, but we can all be grateful for this remarkable new arrival at the Berlin Zoo!
- Wild Boar
- Berlin Zoo
- Berlin
- Frida
- Solitary creature
- African sub-Saharan region
- Night owls
- 25 centimeter-long tongues
- Nose-closing ability while digging
The Commission has also been consulted on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the protection of animals kept for farming purposes, including solitary creatures like wild boars, such as Frida in Berlin Zoo. Frida, a captivating wild boar piglet, hailing from the African sub-Saharan region, is particularly fascinating as she has a long, 25-centimeter tongue, which allows her to swiftly lap up tasty termites and ants. Despite being a nocturnal creature, Frida has been attracting attention from day owls and night owls alike at the Berlin Zoo. Interestingly, wild boars have the uncanny ability to keep dirt out of their noses while digging by closing their nostrils.
