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Old 15-10-2008
The Red River Hogs were separated this morning. One was closed in, in half of the house, on a large pile of bedding under a lamp. I'm assuming it was the female, Pumbaa, and that she is about to give birth. (Of course, I could be wrong)
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The Red River Hogs were separated this morning. One was closed in, in half of the house, on a large pile of bedding under a lamp. I'm assuming it was the female, Pumbaa, and that she is about to give birth. (Of course, I could be wrong)
Good news. I'm sure you are correct in assuming this scenario.They haven't been there very long have they. Maybe she was pregnant on arrival.
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Old 16-10-2008
They arrived from Chester in July. I read that gestation is 120-127 days. Watch this space!
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I went back today to have another look at the Red River Hogs and they were both flat out (separately) on piles of bedding, so your guess is as good as mine.
I believe Kirana, the 2 year old Sumatran tiger, left today but I don't know her destination yet.
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I went back today to have another look at the Red River Hogs and they were both flat out (separately) on piles of bedding, so your guess is as good as mine.
Well maybe they thought she was imminent and she wasn't.

Either that or she was ill- but my guess would be the former. Maybe you can ask a keeper what's happening?
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Old 17-10-2008
Where did Kirana come from or was she born at Paignton?
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Yes, Kirana was born at Paignton. She was a litter of 2, but the male died. Has there been a recommendation to re-breed the adult pair? Also are there any updates on the lions breeding, are they sexually mature yet?
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Old 17-10-2008
I don't know much about the big cats but I'll see what I can find out. Gossip among fellow zoo visitors suggests that the male and female tigers will be put back together again now. Also that the lions have shown interest in each other but not at the same time. They look very relaxed together.
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Old 17-10-2008
Latest from the unofficial grapevine: Kirana is leaving next Thursday, for Chester.
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Latest from the unofficial grapevine: Kirana is leaving next Thursday, for Chester.
That would go aganst all the rumors at chester, but I hope this is correct as this could become a fantastic pair for chester both being quite young and plenty of time for successfully breeding.
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That would go aganst all the rumors at chester, but I hope this is correct as this could become a fantastic pair for chester both being quite young and plenty of time for successfully breeding.
Does that mean the existing male at Chester is staying?
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Does that mean the existing male at Chester is staying?
I would guess, so unless there related?
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Old 18-10-2008
Well finally it seems there's a straightforward solution for Chester's tigers- the 'bengal' females returned to West MIdlands and the male Sumatran gets a purebred girlfriend.
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Well finally it seems there's a straightforward solution for Chester's tigers- the 'bengal' females returned to West MIdlands and the male Sumatran gets a purebred girlfriend.
This Chester we are talking about here life is not always straight forward with them they have a knack of making things more complicated than they need to be!!!!
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Old 21-10-2008
No developments with the Red River Hogs yet? Do you think it was a false alarm?
 
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