Wolverine kits out and about!

Our two baby wolverine kits have been busy enjoying the spring sunshine, under the watchful eye of mum, Helga!

And the inquisitive ten-week-olds are definitely keeping mum on her toes as they start to investigate the outdoor paddock more and more.

Carnivore Section Leader, Sam Grove, said: “It’s wonderful to see the kits starting to venture outside more now the weather is getting warmer.

“They’ve already lost their initial white fur and have now developed the typical dark wolverine colouration, like mum and dad.

“They seem very lively, but she’s still very protective of them and when she decides they’ve had enough, or they’re exploring somewhere she doesn’t want them to, she will pick them up and move them herself!”

Dad is Floki and while male wolverines do not help with the rearing of youngsters, he’s taking a keen interest in his offspring and watching his new brood from afar.