A new leopard arrives at the Sancti Spiritus zoo.

A young leopard named Favio arrived at the Sancti Spiritus zoo from Havana, and is currently adapting to his new environment under supervision, as reported by specialists from the center.

A report from Escambray newspaper indicates that the cub was transferred from the 26 Zoo in the country's capital and is currently "enjoying a spacious cage," where it is supervised by specialists who observe its behavior and development.

"Favio is growing rapidly, he has gained in body weight and muscle mass, his mood is good, and he behaves calmly, despite being a fierce animal," explained Taimí Mencía Venegas, director of the Business Unit of the Sancti Spíritus Zoo Park.

The report argues that in the zoo there are more than 140 animals of various species living in good conditions: "Under the shade of leafy trees, these animals rest, feed, and develop in good health, providing a natural spectacle that delights children and visitors of all ages," stated the newspaper.

It is reported that the zoo has undertaken several improvement projects, such as repairing perimeter fences, seats, and walls, painting and restoring hydraulic networks, along with cleaning areas and reforestation.

He adds that the zoo's lions are properly fed and successfully reproduce in captivity, reflecting the good health status of the animals under the park's care.

Mencía Venegas ensures that the nutrition of the animals is a priority, in response to the concerns of the Cuban population, who wonder about the animals when there is not even enough food for people.

Nutrition in general is guaranteed without difficulty. In the case of carnivores, the established five-day feeding cycle is strictly followed, with one day for filing and cleaning the teeth and another for fasting," the expert explained.

The zoo also has plans to increase its species inventory, with the official purchase of a mule that has already had offspring and the addition of zebras from the capital for the winter.

Recently, a lion named Jorgito was born and is currently in the nursing period. This park in Sancti Spíritus is home to Pipito, the oldest chimpanzee in the country.

However, last February, a complaint emerged about the poor living conditions of animals such as crocodiles and turtles, which did not have water in their ponds.

The complainant added that the workers at the site raised, in response to complaints about that situation, "that they receive water through water tankers and that the tanks for those poor animals have problems retaining the liquid."