A two-year-old manatee named Unai has become the freshest aquatic celebrity in Paris! The Paris Zoological Park recently welcomed her from central France, hoping she’ll help boost the population of these gentle giants, whose survival is threatened by pollution, habitat loss, and human-made injuries.
Unai joins three male manatees (ages 15 to 35) as part of a Europe-wide captive breeding program. Think of it as a high-stakes underwater dating show – but with conservation as the ultimate prize! Scientists say successful breeding could be a game-changer for the species, often called \"sea cows\" for their calm demeanor.
While Unai adjusts to her new home, zookeepers are cautiously optimistic. \"Every birth in captivity brings us closer to stabilizing their numbers,\" said a park spokesperson. The program also highlights how zoos now prioritize species survival plans over mere exhibition.
The Paris Zoological Park recently welcomed her from central France, hoping she’ll help boost the population of these gentle giants, whose survival is threatened by pollution, habitat loss, and human-made injuries.
– but with conservation as the ultimate prize! Scientists say successful breeding could be a game-changer for the species, often called \"sea cows\" for their calm demeanor.
\"Every birth in captivity brings us closer to stabilizing their numbers,\" said a park spokesperson. The program also highlights how zoos now prioritize species survival plans over mere exhibition.
