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20230927_zia_c218_063 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_064 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_067 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_065 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_068 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_069 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_071 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_070 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_057 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_058 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_059 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_060 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_066 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_062 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230927_zia_c218_061 September 27, 2023, Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**.Chester Zoo has announced the arrival of a rare 10-year-old male Andean bear, Oberon (affectionately known as Obe), as part of a vital breeding programme aimed at protecting this endangered species. Obe, selected for his ideal genetic compatibility, has recently joined 3-year-old female bear Pacha at the zoo, raising hopes among scientists that the pair will soon produce cubs, thus contributing to the preservation of the Andean bear population..The species gained global recognition through the beloved children's character Paddington Bear, who, while depicted in the books as hailing from a London train station, was originally from the fictional 'deepest, darkest Peru.'.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Andean bears as vulnerable to extinction, citing concerns that they face a high risk of vanishing in the wild without immediate conservation measures. The combined impacts of deforestation, climate change, and human conflict have led experts to estimate that fewer than 10,000 Andean bears remain..Mike Jordan, Director Animals and Plants at Chester Zoo, expressed optimism about Obe's arrival: ''Oberon has acclimated wonderfully to his new home in Chester, engaging in explorations, tree-climbing, and exploring the new environment's sights and scents.''.Jordan highlighted the significance of Obe's genetics, underscoring that the bear is yet to sire any cubs, making his role in the breeding programme pivotal. The zoo intends to gradually introduce Obe to female Andean bear Pacha, hoping they will form a compatible pair and eventually contribute a valuable new bloodline to the endangered species breeding initiative..Andean bears are the sole bear species native to South America, inhabiting countries such as Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Research ind (Credit Image: © Cover Images/Zuma Press/Fotoarena)

20230725_zia_c218_060 July 25, 2023, Florida Keys, Florida, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..A newly discovered species of isopod has been named after Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett..An international team of scientists from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and the Water Research Group from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University in South Africa discovered the new species of marine â??cryptofaunaâ?? in the Florida Keys. .Cryptofauna are the tiny, hidden, organisms that make up the majority of biodiversity in the ocean..The roughly three-millimeter-long isopod is one of only 15 species from the genus Gnathia currently known in the region..The newly discovered species, will be known as Gnathia jimmybuffetti. It is a member of a group of crustaceans called gnathiid isopods. The organisms were collected using light traps set in shallow water and characterized using photomicrographs and genetic sequencing..â??Upon examination, it was determined to be a species that was previously unknown to science,â? said senior investigator Paul Sikkel, a research professor in the Department of Marine Biology and Ecology at the Rosenstiel School. â??Itâ??s the first new Florida gnathiid to be discovered in 100 years.â?.These tiny animals, which are found throughout the worldâ??s oceans lead a very curious life. The juveniles are most active at night and feed on the blood of fishes like a mosquito or tick. The adults do not feed and live hidden in rubble on the ocean floor. Given their lifestyle, they are grouped as parasites, organisms that require a living host for survival..The current severe marine heat wave events in Florida and other regions of the world that host coral reefs is a big concern for species like Gnathia jimmybuffetti, who cannot simply swim to cooler water. Work by Sikkelâ??s team on other gnathiid (Credit Image: ©

20230725_zia_c218_059 July 25, 2023, Florida Keys, Florida, United States: VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**..A newly discovered species of isopod has been named after Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett..An international team of scientists from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and the Water Research Group from the Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management at the North-West University in South Africa discovered the new species of marine â??cryptofaunaâ?? in the Florida Keys. .Cryptofauna are the tiny, hidden, organisms that make up the majority of biodiversity in the ocean..The roughly three-millimeter-long isopod is one of only 15 species from the genus Gnathia currently known in the region..The newly discovered species, will be known as Gnathia jimmybuffetti. It is a member of a group of crustaceans called gnathiid isopods. The organisms were collected using light traps set in shallow water and characterized using photomicrographs and genetic sequencing..â??Upon examination, it was determined to be a species that was previously unknown to science,â? said senior investigator Paul Sikkel, a research professor in the Department of Marine Biology and Ecology at the Rosenstiel School. â??Itâ??s the first new Florida gnathiid to be discovered in 100 years.â?.These tiny animals, which are found throughout the worldâ??s oceans lead a very curious life. The juveniles are most active at night and feed on the blood of fishes like a mosquito or tick. The adults do not feed and live hidden in rubble on the ocean floor. Given their lifestyle, they are grouped as parasites, organisms that require a living host for survival..The current severe marine heat wave events in Florida and other regions of the world that host coral reefs is a big concern for species like Gnathia jimmybuffetti, who cannot simply swim to cooler water. Work by Sikkelâ??s team on other gnathiid (Credit Image: ©