Video. Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus

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Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus Copy/paste the link below: Copy Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copy Updated: 08/04/2026 - 19:01 GMT+2 New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation. … More A Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, as the site prepares to mark its 200th anniversary on April 29. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The calf, named Sophia, was born to Izzy and Oakley, bringing the herd to eight. Camel Animals United Kingdom Top stories Now playing Next Camel calf Sophia born at Whipsnade Zoo, boosting conservation focus Now playing Next Multiple airstrikes hit Beirut, emergency crews respond to fires Now playing Next Digital detox: Offline club events in Netherlands offer screen-free social connection Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | April 8th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Lebanon not part of Iran ceasefire agreement, Trump tells US media Now playing Next Macron greets French pair in Paris after 'terrible ordeal' in Iran Now playing Next Taiwan opposition leader makes rare China visit in 'journey for peace' Now playing Next Iran's defence-industrial base 'completely' destroyed, Hegseth says Now playing Next US VP Vance attacks Brussels and vows to help Orbán after meeting Now playing Next Trump backs down on Iran as Hormuz set to reopen after temporary deal Now playing Next Iran's attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire Now playing Next Where in Europe are workers the most stressed? Now playing Next Old Paris riot footage resurfaces under fake claims Now playing Next Kazakhstan strengthens social protection and public welfare Now playing Next Urban projects spark global planning discussions ahead of WUF13 Now playing Next Grand Voyager | Exploring Hong Kong More videos

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New Bactrian camel calf Sophia, named after Sophia Raffles, joins the herd at Whipsnade Zoo as it celebrates 200 years and highlights vital camel conservation.
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A Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, as the site prepares to mark its 200th anniversary on April 29.
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The calf, named Sophia, was born to Izzy and Oakley, bringing the herd to eight. Keepers say the birth offers a timely boost as the zoo highlights its conservation work.
The name honours Sophia Raffles, the first woman admitted to Zoological Society of London in 1826. Staff say the herd helps raise awareness of the critically endangered wild camel, or Camelus ferus.
Fewer than 1,000 are thought to survive in Mongolia and China, with hunting and water scarcity driving the decline.
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