Two species of exotic animals have arrived at Beale Wildlife Park near Reading.

Two-year-old female lynx, Lox, has joined a male lynx, Finn, as part of a European breeding programme.

The only breeding guanacos in a UK zoo have joined the park, meaning Beale, in Pangbourne, could soon be the only place the public can see baby guanacos.

Manager for Beale Wildlife Park Paul Betchley said: “Our lynx couple are settling in well together, and we are about to start work on a new state-of-the-art enclosure that offers top grade living accommodation while also boosting the interaction with visitors.

Reading Chronicle: Finn and Lox at Beale Wildlife Park photographed by Leanne Catherine PhotographyFinn and Lox at Beale Wildlife Park photographed by Leanne Catherine Photography

“We are delighted to be playing our part in protecting these beautiful animals, and providing an exceptional home for them at the park, while supporting the conservation of their habitats in the wild.”

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The pair will move into a new £55,000 enclosure in Spring, which includes trees for Lox who is a fan of climbing.

Reading Chronicle: An inquisitive guanaco at Beale Wildlife ParkAn inquisitive guanaco at Beale Wildlife Park

Mr Betchley said: “Our female guanacos include Gracie, who was hand-reared, and is about as affectionate as they come.

“We are delighted to welcome these majestic camelids to the park, and are excited about the prospect of contributing to the conservation effort.”

Reading Chronicle: Guanaco's pose for the camera at Beale Wildlife ParkGuanaco's pose for the camera at Beale Wildlife Park

The guanaco is a South American member of the camel family.

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Due to their calm attitude, they were domesticated for use as pack animals and the result is the llama of today.

Reading Chronicle: Finn prowls around his enclosure photographed by Leanne Catherine PhotographyFinn prowls around his enclosure photographed by Leanne Catherine Photography

Populations in some areas have declined substantially as a result of habitat loss and competition with other grazing animals, and the governments of Peru, Paraguay and Bolivia consider the guanaco an endangered species.

Reading Chronicle: Finn the lynx photographed by Leanne Catherine PhotographyFinn the lynx photographed by Leanne Catherine Photography

You can visit the lynx, guanacos and 160 other species of animals on week days from February 15 and on weekends until then.