First chick of the world's most dangerous bird hatches in captivity after 25 years
The southern cassowary chick hatched at Paradise Park in Cornwall
It is the first of its kind to be born in the UK in a quarter of a century
A southern cassowary chick has hatched at Paradise Park in Cornwall, the first of its kind to be born in the UK in 25 years.
The chick, which is yet to be named, hatched on 10th August and is now being cared for by its parents, Big Bird and Kiwi.
Southern cassowaries are the third-largest bird species in the world and are native to the rainforests of New Guinea and eastern Australia.
They are known for their aggressive behaviour and powerful claws, which they use to defend themselves from predators.
The chick is a significant addition to the Paradise Park collection, as southern cassowaries are a critically endangered species.
There are estimated to be fewer than 1,500 adults remaining in the wild, and their numbers are declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
The chick's birth is a major success for the Paradise Park team, and it is hoped that it will help to raise awareness of the plight of southern cassowaries.
The chick is a significant addition to the Paradise Park collection, as southern cassowaries are a critically endangered species.
There are estimated to be fewer than 1,500 adults remaining in the wild, and their numbers are declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
The chick's birth is a major success for the Paradise Park team, and it is hoped that it will help to raise awareness of the plight of southern cassowaries.
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