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A forest kangaroo, native to Papua New Guinea, a pheasant from Vietnam, or golden lion tamarins: these animals, driven out of their natural environment, are the new residents of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. The capital’s zoo has long been committed to the preservation of endangered species.
The little one clings to its mother’s coat. Hugs are increasingly rare. At four months old, this golden lion tamarin is already almost as big as its mother. A source of pride for the healers of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. “It’s something rare, it’s a satisfaction to have births. It is also the expression of their well-being. Our role is to ensure that they live their captivity as well as possible, and that they can express the most natural behavior possible.explains Christophe Bazin, animal caretaker.
Entering the cage of these lively and curious little monkeys is a privilege. There are only 3,000 of these primates left in the world. The tribe, of two couples and six cubs, meet to share a feast of bananas and live crickets, a spectacle that is much appreciated by visitors. No question, on the other hand, of entering the enclosure of Oryxs from Arabia. They too had two births in the year, while there are only 1,000 left on the planet. According to Michael Saint Jalmethe director of the menagerie, these new arrivals testify to the well-being of the residents. “It is by allowing visitors to have fun watching the animals that we succeed, our approach to environmental education”he adds.