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17-03-2008

I know it is nice to see the African lions in zoos, but (I think) they are better suited to safari park, where they are in more natural pride numbers. I mean, there are old lions in many uk safari park prides, and i just think Newquay could use their space more efficently for the Asiatics who need their numbers increasing in zoos.

17-03-2008

Yes but their are only so many animals that can be housed in the Safari Parks,and the ones in the U.K must be near capacity,as for them keeping Asians at Newquay i would realy not like to see them do that as the enclosure is only about the size of Twycross enclosure and that is not realy big enough to me for keeping and breeding Lions of any species,any way Newquay does a lot of excellent breeding with lots of smaller mammals do they realy need to join the breeding program for Asian when they can give a good home to animals that would other wise BE PUT DOWN.

18-03-2008

Newquay normally only exhibit one pair of African Lions and I don't think any blame can be attatched to the loss of male Kabir. Its only noteworthy as he hadn't been there very long. I believe he's only about the third male they've had in twenty or even thirty years or more. Its a perfectly suitable place for another surplus male to 'retire' to in due course.

28-03-2008

Newquay has announced a British first breeding.
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28-03-2008

Great news they are lovely animals lets hope these baby Hairy-rumped Agoutis are the first of many.

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03-06-2008

Any one know when Newquay are getting their new male lion? Or do you think they will just keep Connie on her own till she dies? I hope the next male lion isn't as jinxed as poor Kabir was!

06-06-2008

As far as I know they won't be getting a new male

06-06-2008

How come, do you think they are going to phase the lions out? Be a shame if they do