Summary
Three endangered Barbary macaque monkeys were born at the Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire. The sanctuary, home to 140 macaques, discovered the new arrivals during a morning feeding. The births are part of the sanctuary's "baby season," which helps raise awareness about the species' endangered status.
Key Facts
- Three Barbary macaque monkeys were born at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire.
- There are fewer than 8,000 Barbary macaques in the wild.
- The monkeys were found by the head guide, Anna Smith, during morning feeding rounds.
- The Trentham sanctuary is home to 140 Barbary macaques.
- Staff had anticipated the births as part of the "baby season" at the sanctuary.
- Newborns appear with pink faces and black fur, clinging to their mothers for support.
- Trentham Monkey Forest collaborates with groups to protect wild Barbary macaques in Morocco and Algeria.
- The sanctuary aims to raise awareness about the endangered status of Barbary macaques.
