BATON ROUGE – BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo welcomed its first dama gazelle calf to the zoo.
The birth of the male calf on Saturday, Aug. 16, marks an exciting milestone for the zoo’s animal care team, BREC said.
“The dama gazelle is one of the most endangered antelope species in the world, with only a small population remaining in the wild,” Zoo Director Jim Fleshman said, adding that there are fewer than 100 remaining in the wild. “Having this species at Baton Rouge Zoo allows us to share their story with our community, raise awareness of the threats they face, and inspire visitors to join us in protecting wildlife for future generations.”…