Zoo welcomes two new baby reindeers

Reindeer Sunflower gave birth to a boy, who is yet to be named.

A Black Country zoo has welcomed two baby reindeers to their herd.

Dudley Zoo and Castle posted about the little arrivals on Facebook on Monday.

The zoo said mum Sunflower gave birth to a boy, while Jasmine gave birth to a girl, and all are doing well.

Although not currently endangered, the species has a IUCN Red List status of vulnerable.

Did you know

• Reindeer can run at speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour

• They are the only mammals able to see ultraviolet light. This is thought to help them see better in their white, featureless winter world

• They are known as reindeer in Europe, but their North American name is caribou

Mum Jasmine gave birth to the second arrival, a baby girl.