A.K.A. Philippine Mouse Deer, Tragulus nigricans - Islands in Danger
The view you get of the single male currently is... limited. But it is a view!
A new mammal species for the UK zoo scene is always welcome, but an ungulate is particularly so! It's been a good couple of years for new ungulates though with Natal Red Duiker going on show at Chester and the arrival of West Caucasian Tur (Paignton), Impala and Thomson's Gazelle (both Whipsnade, the latter not yet on show), as well.
I was surprised how small he is, just a baby really. I was told that he may be moved to one of the front enclosures when he has had some more time to get accustomed to his surroundings.
I'd have thought he'd go into one of the front aviaries without too much trouble once he's settled - Plzen's animals are kept in a very similar setup and in similar proximity to the public, seemingly without problems.
