ADORABLE margay kitten 'Goose' at the Welsh Mountain Zoo is growing in confidence and exploring his surroundings.
Goose was born to mum Sonora and dad Maverick.
Peter Litherland, animal collections manager, said: "Goose is doing really well; he has been seen taking his first steps away from mum and venturing outside in his enclosure.
"He has now had all of his vaccinations which are normal for a kitten over six weeks and has been microchipped.
"We’re very pleased with his progress so far."
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The Pioneer reported in August that Goose had been born. He is Sonora and Maverick's second kitten.
The parents are part of an international breeding programme; The species are classed as 'near threatened’.
The Margay is a small cat found in Central and South America. They are classed as a near threat by the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list.
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