Rare bat pups born at zoo after recent deaths

by Caleb

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".

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