As the separation time increases, the number of calls of the two-humped camel "Yanzi" tends to decrease gradually, and it seems that they have begun to adapt to their new life.

(Photo courtesy of Taipei Zoo)

[Reporter Wei Jinyun/Taipei Report] Recently, many tourists noticed when visiting the Taipei Zoo that the Bactrian camels in the desert animal area would occasionally make clear and high-frequency roars.

The zoo said that the roar came from the 2-year-7-month-old Bactrian camel "Yanzi", who was facing the "withdrawal period" of living apart from his mother and sister. Mother and sister, appeal to tourists not to worry.

According to the zoo, the breeding period of Bactrian camels lasts about 2 years. Since most wild animals are led by mothers (mothers only have breast milk), fathers usually leave after mating. Followed by mother "Mei Yan" and sister "Yan Xing", the family of three lives inseparably, and the family relationship is very close.

The zoo stated that since "Yanzi" is a male individual, the male camel will have the ability to mate after sexual maturity. Considering factors such as population management and animal welfare, it is hoped that it can be separated from its female family members before it becomes sexually mature. The youngest "Yanzi" separated from her mother and sister nearly a month ago to start an independent life.

The park explained that "Yanzi" has a very deep relationship with "Meiyan" and "Yanxing". Before "Yanzi" learned to be independent, the caretakers often observed it running and playing with its sister in the exhibition area. Therefore, it takes a lot of energy to live separately in the early stage, so that the family of three can adapt to each other's different lifestyles.

The zoo found that "Yanzi" would be more nervous and anxious during the first week of his independent life. Accompanying younger brother silently, the most obvious example is when "Yanzi" feels nervous and makes uneasy tweets, as long as he sees his mother and sister, he will quickly calm down.

As the separation time increased, the caretakers also observed that the number of "Yanzi"'s calls gradually decreased, and it seemed that they had begun to adapt to their new life.

The zoo appeals to the public not to worry if they hear the cry of "Yanzi". This is a necessary process for many animal children to go through puberty. son".

The Bactrian camel "Mei Yan" has a very close relationship with her daughter "Yan Xing" and son "Yan Zi".

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Bactrian camel "Mei Yan" (pictured), daughter "Yan Xing" and son "Yan Zi", the family of three is very close.

(Photo courtesy of Taipei Zoo)

The Bactrian camel "Yanzi" can make a clear and high-frequency roar, calling for mother and sister.

(Photo courtesy of Taipei Zoo)