Episode 15

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0:00:02 > 0:00:05'Today on Roar, we meet seven pallas cat kittens

0:00:05 > 0:00:08'fighting against a deadly disease.

0:00:08 > 0:00:10'Will they survive?'

0:00:35 > 0:00:39- Welcome to Roar. I'm Johny. - And I'm Rani.

0:00:39 > 0:00:44And just behind us over there are two of hoofstock's newest additions.

0:00:44 > 0:00:46Baby elands.

0:00:46 > 0:00:51At two weeks, it's essential that they're up and about with the herd

0:00:51 > 0:00:53for their survival in the wild.

0:00:53 > 0:00:57Speaking of wild, we've got a great show. Let's get on with it.

0:00:58 > 0:01:04'Coming up, two new housemates arrive for Tao the sifaka.

0:01:04 > 0:01:08'Before keeper Simon can go ahead with the risky mixing,

0:01:08 > 0:01:12'he's got to catch the loopy lemurs.

0:01:15 > 0:01:17'Gorillas going to the gym?

0:01:17 > 0:01:22'Find out how strong these muscly apes really are.

0:01:22 > 0:01:25'And discover if this tapir has a weight problem

0:01:25 > 0:01:27'as he steps on the scales.'

0:01:27 > 0:01:31He's put on nearly 15 kilos in three weeks.

0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Which is good.- That's a lot!

0:01:35 > 0:01:41'One of our favourite characters is Little Man, the feisty pallas cat.

0:01:41 > 0:01:47'We followed him as he battled the deadly disease toxoplasmosis.

0:01:47 > 0:01:52'Pallas cats often catch this as kittens and most can't fight it.

0:01:52 > 0:01:56'But Little Man did, with the help of deputy head keeper

0:01:56 > 0:02:00'turned surrogate mum, Ben, who hand reared him.

0:02:00 > 0:02:04'Thanks to round-the-clock care from dedicated keepers,

0:02:04 > 0:02:10'this miracle moggy survived and went on to become a big Little Man,

0:02:10 > 0:02:13'with an even bigger attitude.'

0:02:13 > 0:02:18He's turning back to his wild roots. He's no longer the hand-raised cat.

0:02:18 > 0:02:22He come up and sees me but I don't dare stroke him.

0:02:22 > 0:02:24He'd try to bite my hand.

0:02:24 > 0:02:28'Previously on Roar, we saw Little Man get a partner.

0:02:28 > 0:02:32'Now there's been some fantastic news.

0:02:32 > 0:02:37'Seven adorable pallas kittens have been born.

0:02:37 > 0:02:41'They don't come much sweeter than these balls of grey fluff.'

0:02:41 > 0:02:45She's just had some kittens. We've seen seven.

0:02:45 > 0:02:49They're three weeks old and they're doing very well.

0:02:49 > 0:02:54'These babies are good news for the survival of the species.

0:02:54 > 0:03:00'In their native Russia and northern Asia, numbers are in decline.

0:03:00 > 0:03:03'Keepers are not celebrating yet.

0:03:03 > 0:03:08'Pallas cats are incredibly difficult to breed in captivity

0:03:08 > 0:03:11'because survival rates are low.'

0:03:11 > 0:03:15All the kittens seem to suffer from toxoplasmosis

0:03:15 > 0:03:17that gets passed from parents.

0:03:17 > 0:03:21They're extremely susceptible to it, which is horrendous.

0:03:21 > 0:03:26'Sadly, nine out of ten pallas kittens are killed by toxoplasmosis

0:03:26 > 0:03:28'in their first few months.'

0:03:28 > 0:03:31It's highly likely that they'll get toxoplasmosis.

0:03:31 > 0:03:35Hopefully, at this stage, they haven't got it,

0:03:35 > 0:03:39which means they might be able to work through childhood.

0:03:39 > 0:03:43Once they become active and young adults,

0:03:43 > 0:03:46they should have immunity to it.

0:03:46 > 0:03:50It's just getting them through that first six to nine months.

0:03:50 > 0:03:53'The next few months are critical.

0:03:53 > 0:03:58'Having been through it with Little Man, Ben and the cat keepers

0:03:58 > 0:04:03'know that this deadly disease could strike without warning.'

0:04:03 > 0:04:05Anything could happen.

0:04:05 > 0:04:09They could look fit today and you could find two dead tomorrow.

0:04:09 > 0:04:13'The kittens face a dangerous few months.

0:04:13 > 0:04:19'All the keepers can do is be alert for any early symptoms of disease.

0:04:19 > 0:04:24'We'll be back later to see how these cute kitties are progressing.'

0:04:31 > 0:04:35'Some of the park's liveliest animals are the lemurs.

0:04:35 > 0:04:40'In the wild, they can be seen jumping through the trees

0:04:40 > 0:04:45'and pogoing across forest floors, constantly changing direction.

0:04:46 > 0:04:51'There are two new lemurs on the park - and they're quick.

0:04:51 > 0:04:54'So, how on Earth do you catch them?'

0:04:54 > 0:05:01At the primates section, head keeper Simon has an important job he needs a hand with.

0:05:01 > 0:05:03Hiya. What's this important job?

0:05:03 > 0:05:07We've got to catch these new lemurs we've had come in.

0:05:11 > 0:05:16- Have you ever had these in the park? - We've never had ring tailed. No.

0:05:16 > 0:05:21Will they be all right mixing with the sifakas?

0:05:21 > 0:05:24Yeah. The sifaka's another type of lemur.

0:05:24 > 0:05:27We know they've been mixed at other parks.

0:05:27 > 0:05:30We're hopeful that this will work.

0:05:30 > 0:05:35We don't have any female sifakas to go in with these two males.

0:05:35 > 0:05:38The idea is to try a different lemur

0:05:38 > 0:05:42so they at least have one they can communicate with,

0:05:42 > 0:05:44just have a pal in their room.

0:05:44 > 0:05:46Where are these guys from?

0:05:46 > 0:05:52Originally from Madagascar, the only place in the world to find lemurs.

0:05:52 > 0:05:57What do you have to think about when you mix the lemurs together?

0:05:57 > 0:05:59Where do you start?

0:05:59 > 0:06:02It's not as difficult as it sounds.

0:06:02 > 0:06:05I've tried mixing animals in hundreds of ways.

0:06:05 > 0:06:09You can't write down, "This works every time."

0:06:09 > 0:06:14But we're going to catch them up, put them into the Sky Kennel,

0:06:14 > 0:06:18then let them straight out to the sifaka and see what happens.

0:06:18 > 0:06:21Lemurs aren't particularly violent.

0:06:21 > 0:06:24You can break them up if there is a fight.

0:06:24 > 0:06:26We'll see what happens.

0:06:26 > 0:06:30What are we going to use to catch them with?

0:06:30 > 0:06:34A net, not very stressful for them cos it is so quick.

0:06:34 > 0:06:39- You get them straight into the box. - And the net won't hurt them.- No.

0:06:39 > 0:06:44It's a soft net. It's just so quick and easy.

0:06:44 > 0:06:49- What do you want me to do?- We've got this box we want to get them into.

0:06:49 > 0:06:53Your job is to shut the door once I put them in there

0:06:53 > 0:06:55so they don't get out again.

0:06:55 > 0:07:00OK, go on, then. I'll leave you to get the lemurs, then.

0:07:00 > 0:07:04You've got to be in certain places to get them.

0:07:04 > 0:07:09They do seem nervous. I guess that's because they've just arrived.

0:07:11 > 0:07:13They're so fast.

0:07:17 > 0:07:19You've got one.

0:07:26 > 0:07:30He's safe and sound. He hasn't been hurt.

0:07:30 > 0:07:33- This looks stressful but it's not. - Right.

0:07:36 > 0:07:41It's for their own good, as well. They're getting a bigger enclosure.

0:07:44 > 0:07:46Almost, Simon.

0:07:51 > 0:07:53There you go!

0:07:59 > 0:08:02- Oh!- There you go.

0:08:02 > 0:08:07That was quite a chase. They're in there. They look calm now.

0:08:07 > 0:08:11Pretty chilled-out. Not hurt at all.

0:08:11 > 0:08:16Very quick, very easy. Now we can take these to the sifakas.

0:08:16 > 0:08:20Brilliant. Let's do it, Simon. Shall I get this side?

0:08:20 > 0:08:24Join us later to see how this mix goes.

0:08:34 > 0:08:36Time for Ask The Keeper.

0:08:36 > 0:08:40We're going to ask questions about a very hairy individual.

0:08:40 > 0:08:43I'm not talking keeper Brian Hammer.

0:08:43 > 0:08:47I'm talking about a very cute baby gorilla.

0:08:47 > 0:08:52- Are you ready with your questions? - Yes!- Brian's looking scared!

0:08:52 > 0:08:54Ask your first question.

0:08:54 > 0:08:57Gorillas being related to us,

0:08:57 > 0:09:02how smart are they and are they as smart as chimpanzees?

0:09:02 > 0:09:07Pretty clever. They don't apply intelligence as well as chimpanzees.

0:09:07 > 0:09:09They do use tools like chimpanzees.

0:09:09 > 0:09:12Yeah, they're pretty clever.

0:09:12 > 0:09:16How many babies can a female have?

0:09:16 > 0:09:21Very occasionally, they have twins, but normally one baby at a time.

0:09:22 > 0:09:26Where and how do baby gorillas like to sleep?

0:09:26 > 0:09:31When they're first born they stay with their mum all the time.

0:09:31 > 0:09:35- They sleep against her tummy. - How long will they stay there for?

0:09:35 > 0:09:40They maintain contact with their mum till they're four or five months old

0:09:40 > 0:09:45then start venturing off, but still stay very close to Mum

0:09:45 > 0:09:47for two or three years.

0:09:47 > 0:09:49You've got a baby brother.

0:09:49 > 0:09:54- He's only eight weeks old? Does he stay close to your mum?- Yes.

0:09:54 > 0:10:00Soon he'll be walking, stealing all your toys. Then there'll be trouble.

0:10:00 > 0:10:06- How long is a gorilla's lifespan? - It's the same as people. It varies.

0:10:06 > 0:10:10Some gorillas live into their 30s, others to their 50s.

0:10:10 > 0:10:13Generally, females live longer.

0:10:13 > 0:10:17A male might be late 30s, female late 40s.

0:10:17 > 0:10:20The oldest gorilla I heard of got to 54.

0:10:20 > 0:10:25- Do you think Brian's answered your questions well?- Yeah.

0:10:25 > 0:10:29I think we need to put a bit of pressure on Mr Hammer.

0:10:29 > 0:10:34Brian, just excuse us for a second. Guys, come in here.

0:10:37 > 0:10:41THEY ALL WHISPER

0:10:42 > 0:10:47- Do you think Brian can answer this question?- Yeah.- You do?

0:10:47 > 0:10:50- No!- Oh, we've got mixed responses!

0:10:50 > 0:10:53Mr Hammer, we have a question for you.

0:10:53 > 0:10:58We don't want to make it too tough. We think it's pretty easy.

0:10:58 > 0:11:03So, if a gorilla was to go to the gym and lift some weights,

0:11:03 > 0:11:07how much do you think he could lift in kilos?

0:11:12 > 0:11:17That's a very tricky question. Gorillas are a lot stronger than us.

0:11:17 > 0:11:21I've heard a lot of people have different ideas.

0:11:21 > 0:11:27Maybe a gorilla's two or three times as strong as an Olympic weightlifter.

0:11:27 > 0:11:31Two or three times as strong as your average person, anyway.

0:11:31 > 0:11:34So, I don't know.

0:11:34 > 0:11:37Bench press, maybe 300 kilos? I don't know.

0:11:37 > 0:11:42Stephanie's happy! You're very close, actually, Brian.

0:11:42 > 0:11:46We figured out it would be about 272 kilos.

0:11:46 > 0:11:49So it's pretty good, wasn't it?

0:11:49 > 0:11:53Maybe our Brian's got gorillas that go to his gym!

0:11:53 > 0:11:57Thumbs up or thumbs down for that "gor-illing" for Brian?

0:11:57 > 0:12:02What do you think Brian deserves? Ooh! That's harsh, Stephanie.

0:12:02 > 0:12:06I'm going to make up for Stephanie. Thank you very much, Brian.

0:12:06 > 0:12:09That's mean!

0:12:11 > 0:12:16What do you get if you cross a porcupine with a balloon?

0:12:16 > 0:12:18Pop!

0:12:18 > 0:12:21Baa! Baa! Baa!

0:12:21 > 0:12:25What kind of animal is good at maths without practice?

0:12:25 > 0:12:27A cheetah!

0:12:27 > 0:12:30Miaow! Miaow! Miaow!

0:12:31 > 0:12:34What do you call a fish with no eye?

0:12:34 > 0:12:36Fsh!

0:12:47 > 0:12:50Right, here we are, Simon.

0:12:50 > 0:12:54Earlier on, myself and head keeper Simon had the task

0:12:54 > 0:12:58of transporting these ring tailed lemurs to the sifakas.

0:12:58 > 0:13:02We're ready to see how they mix. What do we do now?

0:13:02 > 0:13:07- Do you want to grab that end? - Yeah. OK.

0:13:07 > 0:13:10- Am I allowed to go in with you? - Yeah.

0:13:10 > 0:13:14But not into the actual bedroom. Come into the corridor.

0:13:14 > 0:13:16Good luck, Simon.

0:13:16 > 0:13:19- Right. Got that end?- Yeah.

0:13:23 > 0:13:26Hello, Tao. As you can see, very curious.

0:13:26 > 0:13:31I can't believe how different they look to these lemurs.

0:13:31 > 0:13:35Oh, yeah. Lemurs can look very different.

0:13:35 > 0:13:38There's 150-odd species of lemur.

0:13:38 > 0:13:43Anything from lemurs this big to these guys, which are quite big.

0:13:43 > 0:13:47- Is their temperament different? - Not really.

0:13:47 > 0:13:53- Lemurs have a good temperament. All lemurs are quite nice.- Right.

0:13:53 > 0:13:55Let's get these into here.

0:13:57 > 0:14:02I hope you're going to be good with your new housemates.

0:14:02 > 0:14:05You go back out into the corridor.

0:14:05 > 0:14:07No problem.

0:14:07 > 0:14:12- We'll see inside, initially, before we let them out.- Good luck.

0:14:19 > 0:14:25- They're not sure about each other! - Let them calm down, see each other.

0:14:25 > 0:14:30They're not coming across to chase Tao.

0:14:30 > 0:14:34He's in the corner, a bit unsure of what's going on.

0:14:34 > 0:14:38He's not looking too bad.

0:14:38 > 0:14:43How long does it usually take to mix animals together like this?

0:14:43 > 0:14:46Months, years or a couple of days?

0:14:46 > 0:14:51Anything from two or three hours up to two to three months.

0:14:51 > 0:14:53It can go on and on, really.

0:14:53 > 0:14:57I've mixed animals that have been happy after an hour

0:14:57 > 0:15:01and ones that haven't been happy for weeks and weeks.

0:15:01 > 0:15:03How do you think it's going?

0:15:03 > 0:15:08They're sticking together, the ring tailed lemurs.

0:15:08 > 0:15:14- The sifaka seems a bit more relaxed. - There's nothing bad happening here.

0:15:14 > 0:15:17He's just looking at them.

0:15:17 > 0:15:21They're sitting there, seeing their new surroundings.

0:15:21 > 0:15:26We'll give them a while before we let them out.

0:15:26 > 0:15:29Touch wood, it's going quite well.

0:15:29 > 0:15:35Good luck with it, Simon. Hopefully, they'll mix and be one big happy family.

0:15:38 > 0:15:44'Back with the seven pallas kittens the park were keeping an eye on.

0:15:44 > 0:15:47'The keepers' fears have come true.

0:15:47 > 0:15:52'Three of Little Man's kittens are terribly ill with toxoplasmosis.

0:15:52 > 0:15:58'The situation is critical and Jane the vet has rushed over to help.'

0:15:58 > 0:16:03The keeper found three kittens lying in the enclosure, not responsive.

0:16:03 > 0:16:07Domestic cats catch toxoplasmosis and it doesn't affect them.

0:16:07 > 0:16:12In pallas cats it's nearly always fatal. We don't know why.

0:16:12 > 0:16:18'Jane has to work very quickly to give the kittens the best chance.'

0:16:18 > 0:16:23We're going to take the temperature. I'll grab the first one.

0:16:23 > 0:16:29'If they have a high temperature, it means they are very ill indeed.'

0:16:32 > 0:16:35- 39.- You haven't got a temperature, which is good.

0:16:35 > 0:16:39'Encouraged by their low temperatures,

0:16:39 > 0:16:44'Jane gives the kittens antibiotics to help them fight the infection.

0:16:46 > 0:16:50'It's also important that they keep drinking,

0:16:50 > 0:16:53'so she gives them a syringe of liquid.'

0:16:53 > 0:16:58One is weaker than the other two, but they're all pretty weak.

0:16:58 > 0:17:03They're making the odd growl, but they're wild animals.

0:17:03 > 0:17:05They should be scratching us.

0:17:05 > 0:17:09'To avoid these kittens infecting the rest of the litter,

0:17:09 > 0:17:13'they're moved to a separate intensive care area.'

0:17:13 > 0:17:19That's all we can do. The keepers will check on them regularly.

0:17:19 > 0:17:23I think we'll be lucky if any of them survive the night.

0:17:23 > 0:17:29'The keepers and Jane have done all they can for now.

0:17:29 > 0:17:33'We'll come back later to find out how they're getting on.'

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0:18:13 > 0:18:16'Last series, we met and fell in love with

0:18:16 > 0:18:20'one of the most fantastic babies we've seen,

0:18:20 > 0:18:22'this little tubby tapir.

0:18:22 > 0:18:26'We watched him grow and were there for all his key moments -

0:18:26 > 0:18:32'from meeting his dad, to eating solid food, to venturing outside.

0:18:32 > 0:18:38'He's now three months old and look how big the little fellow has got!

0:18:38 > 0:18:42'He's still suckling from Mum but also eating solids.

0:18:42 > 0:18:45'Joel and Helen are going to weigh him

0:18:45 > 0:18:48'to make sure he's growing at a healthy rate.

0:18:48 > 0:18:51'First on the scales, Mum and Dad.'

0:18:51 > 0:18:54Right, guys. I'm here to help.

0:18:54 > 0:18:58- Who's this?- Wilma, the mum. - Is this the scale?

0:18:58 > 0:19:02Yeah. This wooden board is connected to a read-out there.

0:19:02 > 0:19:06This looks really easy!

0:19:06 > 0:19:09We've had to do it a few times now.

0:19:09 > 0:19:15- We had to train them using food to get them to stand on it.- 282.

0:19:15 > 0:19:18282. That's about normal for Wilma.

0:19:18 > 0:19:23- How often do you weigh her? - We try once a week.

0:19:23 > 0:19:26Just to keep tabs on their health.

0:19:26 > 0:19:28It's particularly important for the baby.

0:19:28 > 0:19:32He's at an important stage in his life

0:19:32 > 0:19:35where he's suckling and eating food.

0:19:35 > 0:19:41We have to know he's eating enough and gaining weight at a good rate.

0:19:41 > 0:19:43All right, Tommy!

0:19:43 > 0:19:48Before the slice of bread, and after, if you're like me!

0:19:48 > 0:19:50He's 175.5 kilos.

0:19:50 > 0:19:55That's about normal for Tommy, probably a couple of kilos out.

0:19:55 > 0:19:58That's about right.

0:19:58 > 0:20:02Now the little one. Has baby...? Has baby got a name yet?

0:20:02 > 0:20:05- Yeah. He's called Diego.- Diego!

0:20:05 > 0:20:11And he was 35 kilos last time, about three weeks ago.

0:20:11 > 0:20:14We'd like to see a bit of a weight gain.

0:20:14 > 0:20:17He's quite tentative coming out.

0:20:17 > 0:20:21There's a gap which he doesn't like.

0:20:21 > 0:20:24You should have a sign, "Please mind the gap."

0:20:24 > 0:20:28He's used to Mum being on it, so he's OK.

0:20:28 > 0:20:30Come on, Diego.

0:20:30 > 0:20:33Just with a bit of bread, he comes round.

0:20:33 > 0:20:39- It's quite easy to train these guys. They're very friendly.- 49.5 kilos.

0:20:39 > 0:20:42- Wow!- Is that good?

0:20:42 > 0:20:45It means he's definitely put on weight.

0:20:45 > 0:20:50Nearly 15 kilos in three weeks, which is good.

0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Five kilos a week.- That's a lot!

0:20:52 > 0:20:56'That's the same weight as 36 cans of baked beans he's put on

0:20:56 > 0:20:58'in three weeks.'

0:20:58 > 0:21:01He looks good. He doesn't look overweight.

0:21:01 > 0:21:03He's in very good condition.

0:21:03 > 0:21:07He looks scruffy cos he's been in the pond.

0:21:07 > 0:21:13That's great. He's being really active and changing every day.

0:21:13 > 0:21:1515 kilos in three weeks.

0:21:15 > 0:21:20- It won't be long before he's as heavy as Mum and Dad.- That's right.

0:21:20 > 0:21:23At a year old, he'll be two-thirds grown.

0:21:23 > 0:21:27He'll probably be the same size as Tommy.

0:21:27 > 0:21:32- He won't be far off at this rate. - He's looking amazing.

0:21:32 > 0:21:36It's fantastic to see he is gaining weight.

0:21:36 > 0:21:40But how are we gonna get that mud out of his fur?

0:21:40 > 0:21:45- That's for his mum to deal with. - All right, Mum! Your turn!

0:21:50 > 0:21:55'Back at the intensive care area of the pallas cat enclosure,

0:21:55 > 0:21:57'it's the next morning.

0:21:57 > 0:22:01'Jim has come to check on the three desperately ill kittens.

0:22:01 > 0:22:06'Another two have fallen ill with toxoplasmosis.'

0:22:06 > 0:22:08It's heartbreaking,

0:22:08 > 0:22:12but one of those things we were expecting to a degree.

0:22:14 > 0:22:19I'll go and check them and see if they'll take some food.

0:22:19 > 0:22:23'Yesterday, Jane gave three kittens emergency treatment.

0:22:23 > 0:22:26'Jim is hoping there's some improvement.'

0:22:26 > 0:22:31For all I know, fingers crossed they haven't, one or two could have died.

0:22:33 > 0:22:35There they are, look.

0:22:35 > 0:22:39They're all breathing, so that's one good thing.

0:22:39 > 0:22:41Let's have a quick look at you.

0:22:41 > 0:22:44How are you feeling, sweetheart?

0:22:44 > 0:22:46Are you all right?

0:22:47 > 0:22:52He's looking a little worse for wear but they're still alive.

0:22:52 > 0:22:54That's the main thing.

0:22:55 > 0:22:57Just check them all.

0:22:57 > 0:22:59How are you doing?

0:22:59 > 0:23:03You're a little bit worse for wear, ain't you?

0:23:03 > 0:23:06They're weak, but still with us.

0:23:06 > 0:23:11'The kittens are still very ill so it's vital they eat.'

0:23:11 > 0:23:16I'm going to give them meat. It's got medication on it.

0:23:16 > 0:23:19Straight away! Dive in there, my boy!

0:23:19 > 0:23:22LAUGHS That's what we like to see.

0:23:22 > 0:23:25Do you want that piece of meat? Yes!

0:23:25 > 0:23:29That's a good sign.

0:23:29 > 0:23:34They need this amount of meat every day to try and build some strength.

0:23:34 > 0:23:36They are a bit skinny.

0:23:36 > 0:23:39They're weak, but they're eating.

0:23:39 > 0:23:43'The keepers on the cat section are very worried.

0:23:43 > 0:23:47'They can only wait and see if the babies pull through.'

0:23:47 > 0:23:49It is heartbreaking.

0:23:49 > 0:23:53But we'll do whatever we need to do to get them through.

0:23:53 > 0:23:56OK, kids. We'll see you later.

0:24:02 > 0:24:07'In the enclosure, the remaining pallas kittens are thriving.

0:24:07 > 0:24:11'Jim is monitoring them for signs of illness.'

0:24:12 > 0:24:14There's one.

0:24:16 > 0:24:18Here comes the second one.

0:24:18 > 0:24:21Looking good. I'm happy with them.

0:24:21 > 0:24:24Yeah, I shall leave them to it.

0:24:24 > 0:24:29'It's a great relief that these two are full of life and appear healthy.

0:24:29 > 0:24:36'We'll keep our eye on this pair and update you on the rest of them

0:24:36 > 0:24:38'later in the series.

0:24:48 > 0:24:53We couldn't leave without seeing these two amazing Barbary lions.

0:24:53 > 0:24:57- And their amazing keeper! Hiya, Jess.- Hi.

0:24:57 > 0:25:01This is like something out of a movie. Who have we got here?

0:25:01 > 0:25:05We've got two brothers. Milo and Moonlight.

0:25:05 > 0:25:09Milo's here, pacing around.

0:25:09 > 0:25:12- Is that OK? Is he OK? - He's perfectly fine.

0:25:12 > 0:25:17There are different things going on with all of us here.

0:25:17 > 0:25:21He normally associates us with food. He's just hungry.

0:25:21 > 0:25:26He usually associates you as BEING food or serving food?

0:25:26 > 0:25:31If he associated me with being food, I wouldn't be here.

0:25:31 > 0:25:35- He knows we bring him food. - We talked about two brothers.

0:25:35 > 0:25:40Is it usual or normal for two males to live together in the wild?

0:25:40 > 0:25:42You can see males in the wild.

0:25:42 > 0:25:47Not much is known about Barbary lions. They are extinct in the wild.

0:25:47 > 0:25:52- African lions, you can see up to five males in a pride.- Really?- Yeah.

0:25:52 > 0:25:57- These guys are happy, then? - Yeah. These guys love each other.

0:25:57 > 0:26:02You said they love each other. I noticed a scar on one of them.

0:26:02 > 0:26:05- Do they have brotherly fights much? - Definitely.

0:26:05 > 0:26:09It's like the last chocolate bar at home.

0:26:09 > 0:26:13Whenever there's food, they act like brothers and squabble.

0:26:13 > 0:26:18Although Moonlight's bigger, Milo is always first to the food.

0:26:18 > 0:26:24Two brothers, but will they be wanting to start their own families?

0:26:24 > 0:26:28Because they are Barbary lions, they're very important.

0:26:28 > 0:26:31We hope that they will go to another park.

0:26:31 > 0:26:36We don't have space to breed them but hopefully they'll go together.

0:26:36 > 0:26:42They're a good team. Moonlight is more confident when Milo's around.

0:26:42 > 0:26:46Hopefully, they'll go to a female in another park.

0:26:46 > 0:26:51He's standing to attention, trying to tell us to get out of here!

0:26:51 > 0:26:57Why don't you guys check out what's on the next episode of Roar?

0:26:59 > 0:27:04'Keepers are planning to mix two animals with the shortest tempers.

0:27:04 > 0:27:07'What could possibly go wrong?

0:27:07 > 0:27:12'And find out what is making our twin Roar rangers laugh so much.'

0:27:12 > 0:27:14LAUGHING

0:27:16 > 0:27:18'Plus, dinner is served!

0:27:18 > 0:27:24'Surely Johny's not eating them. That's all on the next Roar.'

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