Endangered monkeys born in park treetops

More babies are expected in the coming months, said the park

Two endangered Barbary macaques have been born at a wildlife park.

Trentham Monkey Forest announced the births saying the babies were born high up in the trees within the past few weeks.

Barbary macaques are part of the only species of monkey native to Europe, with fewer than 8,000 thought to be in the wild, the attraction near Stoke-on-Trent said.

"Every birth that takes place at the park is very special and gives all of us so much joy," said Monkey Forest director Matt Lovatt.

Conservationists at the park are said to be "over the moon" with the two births

The 60-acre forest hosts 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques, and more babies are expected to arrive in the coming months, said the park.

The babies were born high up in the trees