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Tenrec Hedgehog Mom Glitter Toaster Strudel Gives Birth to Eight New Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 12, 2023 Brit Tuttle

Lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehog Glitter Toaster Strudel has added eight new hoglets to her prickle, as she recently gave birth at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Glitter Toaster Strudel Gives Birth to Eight Babies Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the proud mom and her newborns on Instagram today. … Read more

Baby Shetland Pony Born at Walt Disney World

July 13, 2023July 11, 2023 Brit Tuttle

Walt Disney World has welcomed a new Shetland pony to Tri-Circle-D Ranch, who was just born yesterday. Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment division, announced the birth on Instagram, followed by another announcement on Twitter. Shetland Pony Born at Walt Disney World This sweet Shetland pony, seen on the left … Read more