Rare bat pups born at zoo after recent deaths

Twelve pups of an endangered species of bat have been born at Jersey Zoo.

The Livingstone's fruit bat pups were born a couple of weeks after 10 adult bats died from an infection.

Following the diagnosis of Pasteurellosis, a bacterial infection, the 80-strong colony was removed from the public viewing area, split into four groups and the bats were given intensive treatment.

A spokesperson for the zoo said there had been no further deaths and the bat pups and their mothers were "doing well".