The six sugar gliders are now being cared for at a zoo in West Lothian.

The babies arrive to parents Helga and Floki, who are part of a European breeding programme.

Sabra moves to the zoo as a mate for Churchill, who arrived in Devon in January.

It is hoped the animals will return to the park this summer after the deaths of beloved hippos Sonia and Spot.

Meisie, who was born in 2010, is part of a global conservation scheme with sibling Moanda, in Mysuru.

Keepers at Wildwood say they have trained two young male animals to lean on needles.

The rare Northern African triplets, born at Whipsnade Zoo in November, will be monitored by vets.

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.