A total of seven African painted dogs - which are an endangered species - have been born at Dublin Zoo.
In preparing for the birth last month, the mum dug a deep burrow in the ground.
It is not until the new-borns open their eyes approximately three weeks after birth that she brings them to surface to the sunlight.
Team leader Helen Clarke said, “We are very pleased with how the new additions to the pack are settling in. African painted dogs are an endangered species so the arrival of seven pups to Dublin Zoo is of great significance to us.”
Also known as African wild or hunting dogs, African painted dogs have a unique coat pattern, making them easily identifiable.
It is estimated that approximately only 6,000 African painted dogs remain in the wild today.
Dublin Zoo is open seven days a week from 9.30am to 6pm.
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