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In the early hours of Thursday, Aug 29, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo keepers were surprised by the arrival of a brand new baby Red River hog.Although Finn , an 8-year-old Red River hog, and Gus had previously been seen breeding, zoo keepers weren't certain that a baby was on the way.“It may seem strange to some, but Red River hog babies are some of the cutest in the whole animal kingdom with their striped markings, tiny statures, and energetic behaviors,” senior zoo keeper Amy Tuchman said.
In addition to the hoglet's bright orange coat, the baby also has brown and white stripes that run the length of its body. Its coat is also marked with little brown and white spots all over. These stripes and spots usually fade when the hoglet reaches six months, but serve as important camouflage until then.Finn's keepers said that she has embraced the hoglet and is showing all of the key behaviors that they want to see from a first-time mom. The baby is being nursed regularly.
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