0:00:02 > 0:00:05On today's Roar, the hunting skills of the lions
0:00:05 > 0:00:08are put to the ultimate test as they are let loose
0:00:08 > 0:00:10on a couple of unsuspecting zebra.
0:00:11 > 0:00:15But they don't look like they're going to put up much of a fight.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44Hello and welcome to Roar. I'm Rani.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48And I'm Johny, and we've got a great show lined up for you today.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- But first, me and Rani have to finish off our housework.- We really do.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55We have to do one of the most unpleasant jobs
0:00:55 > 0:00:57at the park, but it is very important.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59It's cleaning out the eles' paddock.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04One single elephant can produce about 90 kilograms of poo every single day.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- Ugh!- That is a lot of stuff.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11And with 14 eles, that's about two of these
0:01:11 > 0:01:14every single day.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16They've got their work cut out.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19We should finish off and find some place to put this.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22Do you know where the toilet is? Do you reckon this lot will flush?
0:01:25 > 0:01:29Coming up... Which do you think would win in a race -
0:01:29 > 0:01:31an elephant or a rhino?
0:01:31 > 0:01:34Stay tuned to find out.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Johny takes his life and a spider into his own hands.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- Forget about her. Am- I- in any danger?
0:01:40 > 0:01:43Not really. She hasn't bitten anyone for a couple of weeks.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47And the week-old baby tapir gets to meet his dad,
0:01:47 > 0:01:51but the keepers are close by as Tommy could decide to attack.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05The zebra is a magnificent creature.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Graceful, elegant and agile.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16It roams the park carefree, drinking, feeding and caring for its young.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23But, of course, these aren't real.
0:02:23 > 0:02:24We made them earlier.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27Jess, what's the plan?
0:02:27 > 0:02:29Well, these are hopefully going to stimulate
0:02:29 > 0:02:31our Barbary lions' instincts.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38In the wild, the zebras don't have such a relaxed time.
0:02:38 > 0:02:39They are a prey animal,
0:02:39 > 0:02:42which means they always need to watch their backs.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48A pride of lions would need to eat something the size of a zebra
0:02:48 > 0:02:50at least every few days.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54At the park, the lions don't hunt live animals,
0:02:54 > 0:02:56so the zebras are safe.
0:02:56 > 0:03:02But our models should show how they still have their killer instincts.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04How are they going to work?
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Why are the lions going to come over to them?
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Probably cos it's something new in their enclosure
0:03:09 > 0:03:11and they're a bit curious about it.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14They'll most likely think there's food in there and try to attack it.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16It'll give them something to do.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- Is there any food in here? - There's no food in here.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21Sometimes we do put food in stuff like this, but this time
0:03:21 > 0:03:25it's just empty, but they should still get the same reaction.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28Do they work on eyesight? If they see black and white, they may think,
0:03:28 > 0:03:30"Ah, zebra!" Or do they mainly go on smell?
0:03:30 > 0:03:35They'll normally go on smell. They do have good eyesight,
0:03:35 > 0:03:38but they wouldn't necessarily recognise the coloration as prey,
0:03:38 > 0:03:41cos they don't encounter zebra here in the park.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- They're just interested cos something new's in their enclosure?- Yeah.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- So, can I have a quick look? - Yeah, course.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51Wow! They are big. So, who have we got here, then?
0:03:51 > 0:03:54We have Jabir, our male and Layla, our female.
0:03:54 > 0:03:55LION GROWLS Listen to that noise.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- They mean business, don't they? - Definitely.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01When they make that noise, what does it mean?
0:04:01 > 0:04:03Cos we're here, they're a bit... We're in their space
0:04:03 > 0:04:06and they're just kind of warning us that they are powerful
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- and this is their area and their territory.- Whoa!
0:04:09 > 0:04:13Yes, they are definitely powerful. She's not happy right now, is she?
0:04:13 > 0:04:17No, these two are our grumpiest lions that we've got
0:04:17 > 0:04:19and whenever us keepers are here,
0:04:19 > 0:04:21they'll always roar and growl at us.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- Let's get them in here but first, let's get us out.- Definitely.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30And we'll return when it's time for the lions to hunt.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39Earlier in the series, we followed the keepers
0:04:39 > 0:04:43as they waited and waited for Wilma the tapir to give birth.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47Finally, a baby boy arrived
0:04:47 > 0:04:50and we managed to get some shots on our special cameras
0:04:50 > 0:04:54when he was just moments old and even drinking his mum's milk.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00Everyone stayed away during those precious first hours and days,
0:05:00 > 0:05:03so that he could bond with his mother.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08He is now a week old and we've got a real Roar exclusive,
0:05:08 > 0:05:10as Joel, the head of hoofstock,
0:05:10 > 0:05:12has agreed to let us join him on morning feed
0:05:12 > 0:05:14to meet the baby properly.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22She's in bed at the moment but will get up once she realises
0:05:22 > 0:05:25we've got a few treats for her and baby will probably follow.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30Tapirs can weigh up to 300 kilos and are immensely powerful.
0:05:30 > 0:05:35If Wilma felt her baby was threatened, she could attack Joel.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37to put her at ease, he makes friendly noises
0:05:37 > 0:05:40and has found that clicks and whistles work best.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42JOEL WHISTLES
0:05:42 > 0:05:44It just lets them know I'm here
0:05:44 > 0:05:47and gives them a bit of warning so they don't jump.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49There's a good girl, Wilms.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52Wilma comes steadily out. She appears quite relaxed.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55JOEL WHISTLES
0:05:59 > 0:06:01And, moments later, here comes the baby.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05Yeah, he's just taking in all the smells.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11He's doing really well. He's growing very well.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15He's filled out, so he's obviously suckling very well.
0:06:15 > 0:06:16So it all looks good.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20The spots and stripes on baby tapirs are for camouflage.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24In the wild, it would help them hide from predators.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27They usually fade by the time they are a year old.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32It's been four long years since there was a baby tapir at the park,
0:06:32 > 0:06:36so this is the first time that Helen has had to care for one.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Yeah, he's really soft. He's gorgeous.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41He's really inquisitive at the moment.
0:06:41 > 0:06:45He's come up and he was licking us this morning. He's lovely.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48He's just testing things out at the moment.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50It's the way most animals explore, by touch,
0:06:50 > 0:06:53and by biting and licking and that kind of thing.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57His teeth are already starting to come through.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01He's also starting to develop that distinctive long trunk-like nose.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04Tapirs use them for much more than just smelling.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08They can use it like a hand to grab things and put them in their mouths.
0:07:10 > 0:07:14He's got plenty of movement. He is prehensile.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16He can't really do much with it at the moment,
0:07:16 > 0:07:18but, as he grows up,
0:07:18 > 0:07:24he will use it to help him feed and explore things.
0:07:24 > 0:07:28But little does he know the challenge that is just around the corner -
0:07:28 > 0:07:31meeting his father, Tommy.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33He's been kept away so far
0:07:33 > 0:07:37as there is a chance he may attack Wilma or the baby,
0:07:37 > 0:07:41but to keep this family together, the introduction must happen soon.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Dad's still quite young himself at the moment
0:07:46 > 0:07:48and he's quite an excitable little fella.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52So we are going to mix them together all indoors first
0:07:52 > 0:07:55to sort of limit the risk of anything happening outdoors,
0:07:55 > 0:07:58so we can easily separate them if need be.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00Joel has now waited as long as he can.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02Unfortunately, they will have to step away
0:08:02 > 0:08:05to give the introduction the best chance of working.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10But how Tommy will react to the precious baby
0:08:10 > 0:08:13is completely out of their control.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17# Bonkers! #
0:08:20 > 0:08:23What is the cow capital of USA?
0:08:23 > 0:08:24"Moo" York.
0:08:24 > 0:08:25MOOING
0:08:30 > 0:08:33Why did the rabbit go to the doctors'?
0:08:33 > 0:08:34I don't know.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36Because it felt jumpy.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45What do you call a cow in the Arctic?
0:08:45 > 0:08:47An Eski-moo!
0:08:47 > 0:08:48MOOING
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Back now to the lion enclosure.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06Right, Jess, we're out here safe and sound
0:09:06 > 0:09:10and the lions are ready to go in and try and get our home-made zebra.
0:09:10 > 0:09:11Are you ready to release them?
0:09:11 > 0:09:14Yeah, definitely. I think they are ready.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16If they were real zebras, what would the lions do?
0:09:16 > 0:09:19Well, their instinct in the wild would be...
0:09:19 > 0:09:21to go for the smaller and the weaker.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23So we may see this but most likely, here,
0:09:23 > 0:09:26they'll just go for whichever one is closest.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- Ready to release them?- Yep. - I'm quite nervous. On your call.
0:09:30 > 0:09:31OK.
0:09:35 > 0:09:36So who are they going for?
0:09:36 > 0:09:38They did, they went for the little one first.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- Who's this?- This is Layla that's gone for the little one.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44Jabir's just got the leftovers, like normal.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47And she went straight for the neck. Is that what they'd do in the wild?
0:09:47 > 0:09:51Yeah, definitely. They'd go for the stranglehold.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53It's definitely what she'd do in the wild.
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Do they have any specific strategy they use to hunt?
0:09:55 > 0:09:58These guys wouldn't work together naturally. It'd be females
0:09:58 > 0:10:02that work together, and they'd work in a pride - as a group.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04One would stalk and push the zebra out,
0:10:04 > 0:10:07then another would come across and cut them up.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09They'd grab a strangulation hold,
0:10:09 > 0:10:11and the others would try and bring it down.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14They'd all put their full force into bringing that animal down.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16Would it usually be females who'd hunt?
0:10:16 > 0:10:18It would always be females that hunt.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21The male would just get whatever he wanted at the end.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23They're making light work of that.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26What do the males do? Do they do anything apart from be lazy?
0:10:26 > 0:10:29Not really. Laze around, sleep, bask in the sun,
0:10:29 > 0:10:32then just come and get the rewards that the females have got.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35When they hunt, would they eat their food straightaway
0:10:35 > 0:10:37or would they mess around with it first?
0:10:37 > 0:10:40They would actually kind of gorge themselves as quickly as possible.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42Lions don't have any other predators
0:10:42 > 0:10:45that would necessarily steal their prey,
0:10:45 > 0:10:47but the females would quite happily eat it.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50They have to eat it quickly before the males take their share.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53They've pretty much left the big one for now.
0:10:53 > 0:10:58They're still tearing apart this poor little fella here.
0:10:58 > 0:11:01Do they only pick on things that are smaller than them?
0:11:01 > 0:11:03No, they can go for quite large prey.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06They can even bring down elephant calves. Because they work
0:11:06 > 0:11:08in such a tight team, they can take large prey.
0:11:08 > 0:11:12Elephant calves? We're talking something about that big?
0:11:12 > 0:11:16- Yeah, around about that big.- Wow! I'd have no chance.- Definitely not.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20I certainly wouldn't want to be these zebras.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23But that was amazing, Jess. Thanks for inviting us.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- That's all right. - Don't mess with the lions!
0:11:32 > 0:11:35# We are the now generation
0:11:35 > 0:11:38# We are the generation now. #
0:11:38 > 0:11:40It's time now for Ask The Keeper.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43And as you can see, we have four very clever folk here,
0:11:43 > 0:11:46and they are ready to put their questions
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- to the one, the only, Ciara Walsh. Hi, Ciara.- Hello.- Come over, guys.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Should we feed them first?
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- What's good for you, Ciara? - We'll feed them first.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57That way, they can start munching while we ask the questions.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58Go on, Jay.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00A little sniff.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02These guys are really hungry.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04Where are their back teeth?
0:12:04 > 0:12:06Their back teeth... I'll show you.
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- Open your mouth. Can you see inside? - Are they sharp?
0:12:10 > 0:12:13They're molars, so they're quite flat.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- He's got a huge tongue as well. - RANI GASPS
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- Here we go.- You're so lovely!
0:12:19 > 0:12:21How fast do they run?
0:12:21 > 0:12:23They run about 28 miles an hour.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- 28 to 35 miles an hour - really, really fast.- That is fast, isn't it?
0:12:28 > 0:12:32You don't want to be in front of one of them when they are running.
0:12:32 > 0:12:33Anyone else?
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- Everyone else take a slice of bread. - Last one. There's one each.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39How much do they weigh when they're fully grown?
0:12:39 > 0:12:43When they're fully grown, about a tonne to 1½ tonnes.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45That's for a male rhino.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- That's as big as they'll get. - How big is their poo?
0:12:48 > 0:12:51Their poo, it's about this big.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53Hers, cos she's so small, it's about this big.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56What do they use their tail for?
0:12:56 > 0:12:59Their tail's just to flick flies off their backs.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03I'm amazed they can even feel a fly cos their skin's really tough.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05Yeah.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07We've had tons of questions so far, Ciara.
0:13:07 > 0:13:09You haven't done badly,
0:13:09 > 0:13:11but we have a Killer Question for you.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Give us a second,
0:13:13 > 0:13:15cos we've got to decide which one to use on you.
0:13:15 > 0:13:16Guys, come on in.
0:13:16 > 0:13:18Come on in.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22OK, we had a few ideas before about the killer question.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Think that'll work? All right then, Ciara.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26We have a Killer Question for you.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29We know the answer, but do you?
0:13:29 > 0:13:33If a rhino was to have a race with an elephant, who would win?
0:13:39 > 0:13:40I have to say I don't know that
0:13:40 > 0:13:43because I don't know how fast an elephant can run.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45But, just on the weight,
0:13:45 > 0:13:48I would say a rhino could probably run a little bit faster,
0:13:48 > 0:13:50just cos it's got less weight to carry.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52Ciara, you know your rhinos.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56They actually are faster. We know - you mentioned it earlier as well -
0:13:56 > 0:13:58rhinos can run up to 35 miles an hour,
0:13:58 > 0:14:00where elephants - a little bit heavier -
0:14:00 > 0:14:03can only run up to 25 miles an hour.
0:14:03 > 0:14:04Well done, you.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- Good guess.- You taught me something.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09I didn't know how fast elephants could run. Thank you.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12It's only fair - you've taught us a lot today.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15What do you think, guys? Thumbs-up for Ciara or thumbs down?
0:14:17 > 0:14:19Thumbs up all round. Well done, you.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- Thanks very much for your rhino info.- Thank you.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24And we'll see you next time on Ask The Keeper.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33At the tapir house,
0:14:33 > 0:14:37Joel and the keepers have a nerve-racking task to perform.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40The gorgeous new baby is now a week old
0:14:40 > 0:14:43and has been living just with his mum, Wilma.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47But it's important that they are joined by the father, Tommy.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51These animals have complex relationships
0:14:51 > 0:14:56and Tommy may see the tiny baby as a threat and attack him.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59The damage he could cause would certainly be fatal.
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- JOEL:- There's a number of things that we need to be wary of.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08Tommy's reaction to the calf. Obviously, we don't want aggression.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12Also, we don't want Wilma to be aggressive to Tommy.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16She feels, obviously, quite protective over the calf
0:15:16 > 0:15:20and if Tommy had a bad reaction, she would probably take it out on Tommy.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24The introduction is happening in the house,
0:15:24 > 0:15:27but half a ton of fighting tapirs
0:15:27 > 0:15:30could be very dangerous for the baby.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38In spite of the risk, it's vital to get this family together.
0:15:38 > 0:15:39Tapirs are endangered,
0:15:39 > 0:15:42and Tommy and Wilma are an important breeding pair.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45In time, there should be more babies.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50We're going to open the dividing door and see what happens.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54The introduction has a greater chance of working
0:15:54 > 0:15:55if they are left alone.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58We have to really observe this from the outside
0:15:58 > 0:16:00because if there was any trouble,
0:16:00 > 0:16:03we wouldn't really want to be between them when it happened.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06They're obviously very big, powerful animals.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09Tommy approaches the doorway to their bedroom,
0:16:09 > 0:16:12but Wilma and the baby stay inside firmly.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17He's had a look. He knows she's in there.
0:16:17 > 0:16:19She knows that he's out here.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24Wilma emerges.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27But will she welcome him or attack him?
0:16:33 > 0:16:34This is looking good.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36She wasn't afraid of him.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39Wasn't worried he was going to do anything to the calf,
0:16:39 > 0:16:42so she obviously feels comfortable and relaxed.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45Tommy's not hassling her too much - he's leaving her be,
0:16:45 > 0:16:46so yeah, it all looks good.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50But the biggest test is still to come.
0:16:50 > 0:16:53How will Tommy react to his son?
0:17:09 > 0:17:11After an anxious moment,
0:17:11 > 0:17:15Tommy decides to celebrate fatherhood with a carrot.
0:17:15 > 0:17:20He doesn't seem bothered by the little one at all.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23I know, obviously, they're not kind of, you know,
0:17:23 > 0:17:25running around together and greeting each other,
0:17:25 > 0:17:31but this is comfortable. They both feel comfortable where they are.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35Wilma's not squealing at him or running around.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38It's very rewarding that everything's gone OK with the calf.
0:17:38 > 0:17:41This is really, really good and, if this continues,
0:17:41 > 0:17:45I don't see any reason why they shouldn't live together happily.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47The introduction's been a huge success,
0:17:47 > 0:17:50which is a great sign for the future.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54And the little one wants to stay close by,
0:17:54 > 0:17:58even if he does take the most awkward route to follow his family.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07Have you checked out the new-look Roar game
0:18:07 > 0:18:09on the CBBC website yet?
0:18:09 > 0:18:11This year, we've added some new stuff,
0:18:11 > 0:18:14including an new enclosure called Ice World,
0:18:14 > 0:18:16where you can look after penguins and seals.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19Existing gamers will be able to keep their old parks
0:18:19 > 0:18:21but there's new features for you to enjoy.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24We'll be giving out new cheat codes on every programme.
0:18:24 > 0:18:27Today's is on the screen now. Happy gaming.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45Drills are one of one of the most endangered of Africa's primates.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49It's believed there are just 2,000 left in the wild,
0:18:49 > 0:18:51with fewer than 100 in captivity.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55The parks are one of the few collections to have them.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59Gorbi, the big male drill, is the leader of this troupe.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01In the wild, they would use his bright bum
0:19:01 > 0:19:03to follow him through the jungle.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08At the park, the numbers are increasing,
0:19:08 > 0:19:12and when we left them last series, Gorbi had just fathered a new baby.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16Well, now Rani has gone down to get the latest.
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- Hiya there.- Hello.- Now, where is this little baby drill?
0:19:20 > 0:19:24She is over there, having a little feed on Mum.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- Can't see her at the minute. There she is.- She's got SO big.
0:19:27 > 0:19:28She has grown so much.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30She's six months old now.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- Wow! And still suckling, then? - She's still suckling,
0:19:33 > 0:19:35although she does eat quite a bit of solid food now.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37She only runs to Mum for feeds
0:19:37 > 0:19:40and a bit of reassurance if something scares her.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- These are siblings to little lady here.- Yeah.- Has she got a name?
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- She's called Khari. - That's quite nice.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48How's she getting on with her brothers and sisters?
0:19:48 > 0:19:51They have such fun playing. You should see them
0:19:51 > 0:19:53running around, tearing round the enclosure,
0:19:53 > 0:19:56causing mum and dad so much grief.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- Now, Khari's ran away from Mum. - Yeah, she's at the back.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02We've got one of the other brothers and sisters going in for a cuddle.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04This is the year before last's baby.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08She isn't Mum's main focus at the minute. When Khari's running round,
0:20:08 > 0:20:11Yola runs in there quickly for a cuddle from Mum
0:20:11 > 0:20:12before new baby comes down.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14She has to share her time between them all.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17Mum still nurtures them and gives them a cuddle?
0:20:17 > 0:20:19- Yes. She is an amazing mum. - Lovely, isn't it?
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- I- still like a cuddle off my mum. - We all like a cuddle.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24Will Khari stay in here for good?
0:20:24 > 0:20:26Hopefully, one day, we're hoping
0:20:26 > 0:20:29we might potentially be able to send them back to the wild.
0:20:29 > 0:20:31That will be in the distant future,
0:20:31 > 0:20:34but they will definitely stay together as a family.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36You talk about going back to the wild.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38Is it right you were lucky enough to go out to Africa?
0:20:38 > 0:20:43I did. I got sent to Nigeria for just over three weeks, to go to
0:20:43 > 0:20:46a rescue, rehabilitation and breeding centre for drills,
0:20:46 > 0:20:47called Pandrillus.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49It's the world-renowned place for drills.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51Some of it was a bit sad - to go out there
0:20:51 > 0:20:54and see all of the deforestation.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56You got to see a good side as well, didn't you,
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- going to the rehabilitation centre. - I did.
0:20:58 > 0:21:02They're all in big, big troupes. The biggest troupe's 103 drills.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- 103?!- 103 drills.- And you've got - what? - seven in here?
0:21:05 > 0:21:08103 was the biggest and 40 was the smallest group,
0:21:08 > 0:21:10and they're all in as natural enclosures
0:21:10 > 0:21:13as they could possibly recreate out there.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- The future's looking bright for the drill.- It certainly is.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19The future IS looking bright for the drills
0:21:19 > 0:21:23and the future's even brighter for Gorby's bum. Take a look!
0:21:40 > 0:21:44The primate keepers aren't the only ones with a new addition.
0:21:44 > 0:21:45Earlier in the series,
0:21:45 > 0:21:48we joined Ben as he fed the 15-strong pack of dholes.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50But there were some new mouths to feed.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57We've had some good news. We've had a litter of pups.
0:21:57 > 0:21:59It looks like there's four in the litter.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03They're six or seven weeks, so they're getting quite old.
0:22:03 > 0:22:06Dholes are an endangered wild dog found in India,
0:22:06 > 0:22:09south-east Asia and southern China.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11We were lucky enough to be on hand
0:22:11 > 0:22:13to see one of the newborn pups take its first steps
0:22:13 > 0:22:16out of the den and into the enclosure.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20Then, he was taken back to safety by one of the adults.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29The pups have now spent a few weeks getting bolder and exploring,
0:22:29 > 0:22:33but unfortunately, when any animal at the park gets to a certain age,
0:22:33 > 0:22:36one procedure is inevitable.
0:22:37 > 0:22:39They're now nine weeks old
0:22:39 > 0:22:42and we're going to catch up with them as they get their jabs.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46We come here this morning to vaccinate them,
0:22:46 > 0:22:50which is, obviously, always a bit of fun.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55Jim - and Kerry, the vet's assistant - will do the job today.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57There they are.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00The pups have been split up from the rest of the pack,
0:23:00 > 0:23:02so they need to work quickly.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04But this must be done.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08This is a vaccination against parvovirus.
0:23:08 > 0:23:11Parvovirus is a virus that can affect all dogs,
0:23:11 > 0:23:12particularly puppies.
0:23:12 > 0:23:16These guys are just over nine weeks old, so they're slightly bigger than
0:23:16 > 0:23:18they'd normally be for their first vaccine,
0:23:18 > 0:23:21which can be a challenge, but Jim's up to that.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24They may just be nine weeks old but they've never been handled,
0:23:24 > 0:23:28and are already wild and dangerous.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31Well the theory is I shall go in the shed,
0:23:31 > 0:23:34catch one and then pass it out for Kerry to vaccinate.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39Jim bravely grabs the pup by the scruff of the neck.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42This is a loose bits of skin that the parents use
0:23:42 > 0:23:44to carry the pups around.
0:23:44 > 0:23:46It's the safest way to pick them up.
0:23:46 > 0:23:49They're in excellent condition, aren't they?
0:23:49 > 0:23:51As you can see, they're little needles.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53Even at this age, you wouldn't want them biting you.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55That's the vaccine going in.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Right, sweetheart. All right. All right.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02While they're handling the pups, they are doing some other jobs too.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Next is a microchip, which is like a permanent passport
0:24:05 > 0:24:09so the keepers can keep track of each one.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11Brave puppy!
0:24:11 > 0:24:14Then a worming treatment.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19Eat it. It's yummy, yummy, yummy!
0:24:20 > 0:24:24I'm just going to stick the puppy in a bag, so we can get a weight on it.
0:24:24 > 0:24:25We're not being cruel.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29They'll sit quietly in there and they won't move too much.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31It enables us to get a more accurate weight.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33- Four.- Four? Crumbs!
0:24:33 > 0:24:36And finally a drug to guard against fleas.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39Yeah. Beautiful little thing.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42Yeah, this one's in great condition. They all are, actually.
0:24:42 > 0:24:44This one's ordeal is over.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46In you go.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49There's a good boy. Off you go. Yeah, gone.
0:24:49 > 0:24:51He's off to rejoin the pack.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54There are still three more to do,
0:24:54 > 0:24:58but Jim's pleased with how the pups are getting bigger and stronger.
0:24:58 > 0:25:00They are fit and healthy, so that's good.
0:25:00 > 0:25:02I look forward to four weeks' time,
0:25:02 > 0:25:05when they're much bigger and get their second vaccinations.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07Unlucky for Jim,
0:25:07 > 0:25:10these pups will double in size in the next four weeks.
0:25:10 > 0:25:13So we'll make sure we're there to see it too.
0:25:29 > 0:25:34It almost is the end of the show and Johny, have I got a treat for you?
0:25:34 > 0:25:36Thanks. It's about time I got rewarded
0:25:36 > 0:25:39for all my hard work on the show. Let me guess what you've got me.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41- That video game I wanted?- Nope.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- You're going to take me out for dinner, aren't you?- No.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47Johny, you wouldn't even guess, so don't even bother trying any more.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50In fact, the man who is going to hand you over his surprise
0:25:50 > 0:25:53is head keeper here, Rich Barnes. Hi, Rich.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55- Hello.- Have you got it for Johny?
0:25:55 > 0:25:58I have. Rani thought you'd quite like this as a surprise.
0:25:58 > 0:26:00Gosh, wow! What a surprise, guys(!)
0:26:00 > 0:26:03- Isn't he gorgeous?- It's massive and hairy. Who have we got here?
0:26:03 > 0:26:07This is Sophie. She's one of our Chile Rose spiders here at the park.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Now, Rich, Johny isn't an expert.
0:26:09 > 0:26:12You can tell he doesn't keep spiders. Is he holding it correctly?
0:26:12 > 0:26:15As long as you don't move too fast or pull your hands apart,
0:26:15 > 0:26:18cos they've got little hooks on the end of the legs.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21If you pull your hands apart, they might get caught,
0:26:21 > 0:26:23and there's a chance they could drop. If they drop,
0:26:23 > 0:26:25the exoskeleton, which is on the outside,
0:26:25 > 0:26:28would crack like an egg. So they're quite fragile.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32Make sure you hold your hands quite steady. Move quite slowly.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34- Forget about her. Am- I- in any danger?
0:26:34 > 0:26:38- Not really. She hasn't bitten anyone for a couple of weeks.- What?!
0:26:38 > 0:26:40- Don't say that!- No, she's never bitten anyone.
0:26:40 > 0:26:44She's pretty steady. They've got venom, but don't use it.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47They really rarely bite people, this type of tarantula,
0:26:47 > 0:26:48so yeah, you're quite safe.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50Thank you for letting me get so close
0:26:50 > 0:26:53but I'd like to give her back now if that's OK, Rich.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55And while I calm my nerves,
0:26:55 > 0:26:58why don't you lot check out what's coming up on the next Roar?
0:27:00 > 0:27:04One of the keepers takes us to meet some furry new arrivals.
0:27:05 > 0:27:09They're definitely cute, but what are they?
0:27:09 > 0:27:14The newest baby debrazza monkey can't stop hugging her mum.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17And our Roar Rangers have never even heard of a tapir,
0:27:17 > 0:27:19but instantly hit it off.
0:27:19 > 0:27:23I think I've made a really good friend now.
0:27:23 > 0:27:26All that and more on the next Roar.
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