Scottish safari park welcomes sea lion pup with adorable Loch Ness Monster name
dailyrecord.co.ukA Scottish safari park is celebrating the birth of its third sea lion pup of the year. California sea lion Luce gave birth to her second pup, Nessie, on June 25 at Blair Drummond Safari Park following an 11-month pregnancy.
Described by keepers as having an "adventurous spirit", the adorable seal is named after the Loch Ness Monster.Nessie is the third pup born in the past year at Blair Drummond, joining big brother Barney who was born in June 2023.
Staff have revealed that both Nessie and Luce are doing well, and will be closely monitored over the coming weeks.Sea lions team leader at Blair Drummond Jen Carpenter commented: "We're delighted to welcome Nessie to our family.
Nessie is growing more confident every day and, just like the mythical creature she's named for, seems to have a very adventurous spirit. "Last year's pups are extremely curious about her, and it will be lovely to see them all playing together in the future.
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