The extremely rare Bongo antelope was born in England

The pair of East African Bongo antelopes, a healthy twin, is a "great news" for this "extremely endangered" species, conservationists said.

This pair of antelopes was born in Woburn Reserve in Bedfordshire, England, considered "extremely important" animals for this endangered species. Experts believe that fewer than 100 Bongos are living in nature.

Spokesman for the Woburn Reserve said only two pairs of twin Bongos were born in captivity that once survived in zoos around the world. This pair of young antelope has just been born by a 9-year-old female antelope named Millie.

Conservationist Chris Smart said: "The appearance of two baby antelopes is not only great news for the park, but also good news for the whole Bongo antelope because the antelopes are born. Before that were males, in particular, the twin calves are very beautiful. '

The Woburn Reserve said that in history only 15 pairs of twin Bongo antelopes were born in captivity and only two pairs survived.

Bongo antelope usually live in dense, highland and bamboo forests. Adult Bongo has a height of 110 to 130cm. They eat grass, roots and shrubs. Bongo is threatened by illegal poaching and trapping.

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