"Berlin's Wild Boar Menagerie Finds Distinct Namesake in Amy Schweinhouse"
Playful Names Bring Light-Hearted Charm to Berlin's Wild Boars
In a delightful twist, the wild boars residing at the Tegeler See wildlife enclosure in Berlin have been given names that pay homage to famous musicians while playfully referencing their species. The two boars, named Amy Schweinhouse and Keiler Minogue, have captured the public's attention with their unique monikers.
The name Amy Schweinhouse is a nod to the late soul singer Amy Winehouse, with "Schwein" being the German word for "pig" or "swine." On the other hand, Keiler Minogue, the male wild boar, bears a name inspired by pop sensation Kylie Minogue, using the German term "Keiler" for a male wild boar.
These humorous names have added a light-hearted and memorable character to the wild boars, drawing public interest to the enclosure. This naming approach is common in zoos and wildlife parks, where creating fun and relatable identities for animals helps engage visitors.
Amy, a one-year-old sow, and Keiler, a two-year-old boar, have been living in the Tegelsee Forestry Office enclosure since April. The pair, along with their piglet Ziros, who was named after a storm, have been a family since late June. The gender of the piglet is still unknown.
It's important to note that the wild boars did not move into their enclosure until after a fawn named Max was born in the fallow deer enclosure of the Spandau Forestry Office on June 23rd. Max, who was initially lost during a stormy night, is currently being raised by a forest ranger and is not related to the wild boars.
Before the wild boars moved in, a wild and cattle disease outbreak occurred at the Tegelsee Forestry Office. However, the conditions were deemed safe for the wild boars after an adequate waiting period. The Spandau Forestry Office, a separate location, has a separate enclosure for fallow deer.
The suggestions for the wild boars' names were submitted on Instagram, adding another layer of public engagement to the naming process. Despite their names being inspired by well-known musicians, these wild boars continue to thrive and captivate visitors at the Tegeler See wildlife enclosure.
Social media platforms played a role in the naming process of the wild boars, as the suggestions were submitted on Instagram. The entertaining names given to the boars, Amy Schweinhouse and Keiler Minogue, have contributed to their popularity in the Tegeler See wildlife enclosure, creating a unique entertainment factor for visitors.
