Colchester Zoo于2026年1月21日引进了九个月大的芬尼狐狸平奇(Fennec Fox Pinky), 与男性Otis一起参加育种计划。 Colchester Zoo introduced nine-month-old fennec fox Pinky on January 21, 2026, to join male Otis in a breeding program.

Colchester Zoo介绍Pinky, 一位来自Longleat Safari公园的九个月老狐狸, 2026年1月21日抵达。 Colchester Zoo has introduced Pinky, a nine-month-old fennec fox, from Longleat Safari Park, arriving January 21, 2026. 这只小狐狸体重1.5公斤,体积24至41厘米,将与男性Otis一起参加繁殖计划。 The tiny fox, weighing 1.5kg and measuring 24 to 41cm, will join male Otis in a breeding program. Fennec 狐狸以大耳朵和沙漠血统闻名,是一夫一妻制的,生活在家庭单元中。 Fennec foxes, known for large ears and desert origins, are monogamous and live in family units. 女性在孕期50至53天后生育两至五个幼崽,男性提供食物,而女性则照顾年幼者。 Females give birth to two to five pups after a 50- to 53-day gestation, with males providing food while females care for young. 虽然被自然保护联盟列为最不关心的问题,但他们面临着非法宠物贸易和展览的威胁。 Though listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, they face threats from the illegal pet trade and exhibition. 动物园希望这对夫妇能为养护工作结伴并做出贡献。 The zoo hopes the pair will bond and contribute to conservation efforts.