A zoo near Keswick is celebrating the arrival of a baby Tapir.
Lake District Wildlife Park bosses say it's the second one to be born at the park in two years.
Local people are being invited to suggest a name for the baby, which will reflect the animal's Brazilian roots.
The park has been home to this pair of Tapirs since 2002 when Park Manager Richard Robinson collected the male called Rio from Linton Zoo and the female named Muffin from Southport Zoo.
Both millennium babies, they were brought tougher to create a new UK breeding pair.
Richard said “We’re very proud of Muffin; she’s taken motherhood in her stride and is very calm. Our new baby took a few days to get going, we needed to give him some help feeding but he’s really doing well now and has already developed a strong personality.
"He’s curious and has a mind of his own, so we think he will be quite a star. He is quite striking to look at - all Tapir babies are born with spots and stripes – great camouflage when out in the forests of Brazil. This youngster has some great markings, but as he gets older they will fade.”
“We’re now looking for a name, something to reflect his Brazilian origin. The Olympics are being held in Rio, Brazil next year, but as his Dad is already called Rio, we’re looking for something different. All suggestions are welcome.”
Muffin and Rio have been one of the top ten favourites at the park since arriving and the latest addition to the family is set to keep them firm favourites with visitors – especially in the run up to the half term holidays.
