Sad news coming in this afternoon, Europe's oldest aardvark has died at the age of 32 😢
His three children were named Ottis, Estie and Njaa Njaa, all of which have transferred to other zoos across Europe as part of a breeding programme.
OQ is now currently the only Aardvark left at Colchester - leaving zoo keepers scrambling to try and find her a new mate. The zoo added: 'After having one of the largest and most successful breeding groups of Aardvark in Europe, OQ is now currently the only Aardvark at Colchester Zoo. 'Since living at Colchester Zoo, OQ has had 11 offspring, all of which have transferred to zoos in Europe and the UK.'We hope to receive a recommendation from the European Studbook Keeper to find a mate for OQ but in the meantime, the animal care team will ensure she receives extra attention and enrichment.
'OQ also shares her home with a group of Rock Hyrax who occasionally do cuddle up with one another, so she does have company at Aardvark Burrow.'
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