MARWELL Zoo is celebrating following the birth of their first ever twin red river hoglets.

The adorable babies were born at Marwell on Sunday, August 7, to mother Lisla and father Kermit.

The twins, who are yet to be named, are already exploring their enclosure between naps.

Red river hoglets have more vivid markings compaded to adult hogs.

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In the wild, the rows of pale yellow spots would help them camouflage in long grass to avoid being seen by predators.

Ian Goodwin, animal collection manager (hoofstock and carnivores), said: “Red river hogs are a species not held at Marwell before.

“It was great to bring these inquisitive animals in to diversify our collection, and, as a bonus they have gone and produced these piglets which is a great bonus for Marwell and the species.”

Red river hogs are native to the West and Central African rainforest and are listed on the IUCN Red List as being of least concern although populations are declining in the wild.

When fully grown, adults weigh anywhere between 45 and 115kg making them the smallest and most colourful of all the African wild pigs.

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