Three endangered monkeys born in Staffordshire
Conservationists say they're "over the moon"
A trio of endangered monkeys have been born among 60-acres of forest in Staffordshire.
The three adorable Barbary macaques were born to their proud mothers high up in the trees at Trentham Monkey Forest, overnight, as the monkeys live exactly how they would do in the wild.
The woodland consists of 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques, who live freely within Trentham Estate all year round.
The birth of these babies is a part of the Monkey Forest's breeding program and a commitment to the conservation of this endangered species.
The Barbary macaque is the only species of monkey native to Europe, and their numbers in the wild have been declining rapidly, with fewer than 8,000 expected to be left in the wild.
Monkey Forest Park Director, Matt Lovatt, says "We are thrilled to welcome these new additions to our Monkey Forest family. They are already proving to be incredibly popular with our visitors, who are enjoying watching them play and interact with their monkey families. Barbary macaques are a highly endangered species, with less than 8,000 in the wild, so every birth that takes place at the park is very special."
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