Endangered Species Raised Species White Rhinos 
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 17, 2011
When zoo keepers saw that the baby was not eating and having trouble gaining weight, they made the decision to hand-raise him. Upon reaching maturity, he may also become an important part of Busch Gardens’ plans for a cheetah breeding program that will help boost the population of these critically endangered animals.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 14, 2011
Although this is Busch Gardens’ first cub-and-puppy combo, it is not uncommon in the zoological community for a single cheetah to be raised with a canine companion. Male cheetahs are social and often live together in coalitions,” said Tim Smith, one of Busch Gardens’ animal curators. Only approximately 12,400 cheetahs remain in the wild.
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