This is the moment a newly hatched flamingo chick is lovingly preened by its mother.

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Pictured: A mother flamingo looks after its young chick at Longleat in Wiltshire.<br />
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This is the moment a newly hatched flamingo chick is lovingly preened by its mother at a wildlife park.<br />
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The tiny bird has been spotted by staff snuggling into the adult's plumage and toddling along under her watchful eyes.<br />
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It is one of a dozen Chilean flamingos who were born at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire since the summer.

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Pic: MaxWillcock/BNPS

Pictured: A mother flamingo looks after its young chick at Longleat in Wiltshire.

This is the moment a newly hatched flamingo chick is lovingly preened by its mother at a wildlife park.

The tiny bird has been spotted by staff snuggling into the adult's plumage and toddling along under her watchful eyes.

It is one of a dozen Chilean flamingos who were born at Longleat Safari Park...
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