New baby animals on display at Wildlife World Zoo

What biig ears you have little baby!

New baby animals on display at Wildlife World Zoo

The seasons have changed and the circle of life continues at the Wildlife World Zoo. Visitors can welcome a handful of new baby animals to the Litchfield Park facility.

Here are the latest additions to the Wildlife World family:

Bettong
Cania Gorge Bettong
Originally uploaded by DougieB66.
Also called a "rat kangaroo," the bettong is a highly endangered marsupial from Australia. Several species are already extinct because of predation from such invasive creatures as red foxes. The zoo's little boy doesn't need to worry about that, however, and has already started venturing out of his mother's pouch to forage for food.

Fennec fox

A native of North Africa, the fennec fox is immediately recognizable thanks to its big ears. The little fox is well-adapted to life in the Sahara, from it furry paws, which prevents burns by the hot sand, to its ears, which grow to 6 inches and help provide shade. These tiny foxes are sometimes thought to be ancestors to Chihuahuas and can even be kept as pets, although they are difficult to housebreak.

Tenrec

Tummy
Originally uploaded by Liza with a Z.
These spiny little fellas may look like hedgehogs, but they are unrelated. Tenrecs developed in the isolated ecosystem of Madagascar and are actually closer related to African moles. They also have large litters - a female tenrec can have up to 32 babies at one time.
Wildlife World Zoo
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Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Where: 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park.
Admission: $16.99 adults, $8.99 children ages 3-12.
Details: 623-935-WILD, wildlifeworld.com.

And why is this cute Baby White Rhino in the UK so so special? Click the picture to find out :)