UP project leads to world's first lion cubs born through artificial insemination

A lioness at the Ukutula Conservation Center (UCC) and Biobank, in South Africa North’s West province has given birth to two cubs conceived via non-surgical artificial insemination (AI), using fresh semen collected from an adult male lion at the same facility.

UP project leads to world's first lion cubs born through artificial insemination

One of the newborn cubs

UP project leads to world's first lion cubs born through artificial insemination

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UP researchers involved in discovery of nine trapdoor spider species

Nine new trapdoor spider species have been discovered in the Great Karoo by researchers at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Zoology and Entomology, and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC).
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A deeper dive into the lives of trapdoor spiders

Trapdoor spiders hide in underground burrows that are covered with a cork-like lid made of soil, silk and plants. Learn more about trapdoor spiders with this infographic.
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Watch a trapdoor spider catch its prey

Watch carefully to see how a trapdoor spider catches its prey through its trapdoor.

UP project leads to world's first lion cubs born through artificial insemination

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UP researchers involved in discovery of nine trapdoor spider species

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