Five newcomers have arrived at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork, a small troop of newborn ring-tailed lemurs. Born in May, the twins and three singles have settled in well in their enclosure, according to park officials.
"Fota Wildlife Park is a real hive of activity at the moment. It is always very exciting to see new births in the park," said the director of Fota, Neil Stronach. "We are certainly undergoing a baby boom and I am delighted with the birth of our five lemurs. The babies are currently learning how to climb and jump. They are a real joy to watch."
Lemurs are one of Fota Wildlife Park's most popular attractions. There are now 14 ring-tailed lemurs that can be seen foraging in the trees in the park. The lemurs spend most of their time in the trees, munching on leaves, fruit and insects.
Fota Wildlife Park also welcomed two European bison calves, named Jan and Ganya in May. Since their birth, both calves have settled in exceptionally well to their new home.
These births bring the total number of European bison in the herd at Fota to 11, the largest in Ireland.
The park can also claim the largest giraffe herd in Ireland, having welcomed three calves this year alone to bring the total number of giraffes to 13.