COLCHESTER Zoo has announced the birth of four adorable warthog piglets in its park.
The Maldon Road attraction says the youngsters have already grown in confidence and have begun exploring their new home.
The zoo’s animal care team has now confirmed mum Hermione gave birth to three males and one female on April 5.
The births come as warthogs Hermione and Moja’s second litter, with the latter born at Colchester Zoo in June 2014.
The pair welcomed two piglets previously in March last year, of whom the new arrivals are already busy enjoying the sunshine with.
A zoo spokesman said: “On April 5, our animal care team awoke to the joyful news our female warthog, Hermione, gave birth to four healthy piglets.
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“Since their welcomed arrival, the team have been able to assess the health of the piglets whilst confirming Hermione was a proud mum to three males and one female.
“Our adorable piglets are awaiting names but our animal care team is currently thinking of what to name the siblings.”
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