Photo: Zoo New England
BOSTON (WBZNewsRadio) - Franklin Park Zoo has gone to the dogs, the African Painted Dogs that is, with the arrival of a brand new pack.
"We are thrilled to welcome back African painted dogs to Franklin Park Zoo and share their story with our visitors," said John Linehan, President and CEO of Zoo New England. "These animals are incredible ambassadors for their species, and through them we can further connect guests to the incredible biodiversity of our planet, build empathy, and hopefully inspire caring and action on behalf of African painted dogs and other wildlife that share their habitat.”
The last time the amazing and incredibly endangered species called the zoo home was in 2015.
The new animals, which include 6 year old sisters Moremi and Madikwe, will be housed in the former spotted hyena habitat.
With as few as 7,000 painted dogs remaining in the wild, these additions to the Franklin Park Zoo play a crucial role in raising awareness and helping the species in the future.
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