The Toronto Zoo is preparing for the arrival of a new Bactrian camel calf, with 11-year-old Suria expected to give birth in the coming weeks.

The pregnancy, confirmed via ultrasound, marks Suria’s third calf with fellow Bactrian camel Zip. The zoo’s Eurasia Wilds team is closely monitoring her as part of its “One Well-Being” approach, which links animal health, ecosystem stewardship, and conservation outcomes.

Per CTV News, while Bactrian camels are commonly recognized in domesticated populations, their wild counterparts face a far more precarious future. The wild Bactrian camel (Camelus ferus) is listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with fewer than 950 individuals remaining in isolated regions of Mongolia and China.

The Toronto Zoo notes that births like this contribute to broader conservation awareness and support for endangered species protection efforts carried out by accredited zoos and global partners.