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Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by Vulpes, 5 Oct 2009.

  1. Vulpes

    Vulpes Well-Known Member

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    Whos gona win? :) only joking I was watching the Atlantis hotel in Dubai on the X-tra factor. They have a huge aquarium there I happened to notice the tail of a whale shark! After a little bit of research I discovered they do indeed house a whale shark!

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  2. ollielloyd

    ollielloyd Well-Known Member

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    Yup, theyve had her (Sammy) for almost a year I think. She was "rescued" - infact, captured as a former employee later revealed to the press, and the public were told she was to be released. I doubt it. The renderings of the exhibit show whale sharks, so shes destined to stay there. Luckily the tank is big, and they have alot of money to spend caring for her, unlike some chinese aquariums with whale sharks!