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#16
03-03-2008
Sorry, who is Sibu
 Just back from the zoo and there does seem to be a lot of building going on at the moment. We went to see the big cats but unfortunately due the high winds the tigers and lions were not out. However the Jaguars were  so all was not lost.
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#17
03-03-2008
Sibu is a male Bornean Orang Utan, he was born at Chester in 1976
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#18
04-03-2008
Watching life in cold blood now, showing galapagos tortoises...
Does anyone know what plans (if any) Chester has for their galapagos tortoises once they grow to big to display in the tropical realm? I'd be disappointed to see them leave the collection... |
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#19
04-03-2008
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#20
05-03-2008
I Dont think the zoo will get rid of them. The comments maid in the zoo magazine at the time of their arrival would suggest to me that they will be kept.
I Agree with Chris in saying that a big lawn near Islands In Danger would suit them fine |
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#21
05-03-2008
yes, I remember the quite big story the zoo made about them in the magazine. I think they should get their own 'wing' in Islands in Danger (similar to Dragons in Danger).
Perhaps you could walk through Dragons in Danger, then go into the tortoise wing rather than go straight outside. An outdoor area could adjoin the Komodo Dragon outdoor area... They have become one of the most popular animals inside the tropical realm in my opinion. |
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#22
05-03-2008
Have they??
If you ask me i'd say that there getting as much attention as the other Tortoises, though people do tend to comment on how large they are. |
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#23
05-03-2008
Well, I think the other tortoises have become popular due to the galapagos. People notice the big tortoises then notice the smaller ones in the back. It may be wrong however...
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#24
13-03-2008
What's happened about Sibu? Has he returned to Chester yet?
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#25
15-03-2008
I have just received a letter title "Special Edition Adopters Pack".
The last sentence intrigues me: - "New for 2008. We have a number of new developments for 2008 including the return of the Cheetah to the collection, new African Aviaries and the introduction of Philippine Crocodiles." 1) 'the' Cheetah - so an individual rather than the species is returning - surely not - would be over 20 years old by now ? 2) 'African Aviaries' - new one on me - never even heard a rumour ! 3) no mention of either i. the Butterfly House or ii. the further development of the entrance - I wonder of these ideas have been scrubbed ? The only Orangutan mentioned by name is the Sumatra female Emma; as she has recently given birth. I still have this nervous feeling that Chester may stop keeping the Borneo; though they do keep denying this ! |
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#26
15-03-2008
Zoospud, I doubt they'll stop keeping Borneans, they recently bought in a new male, Tuan from Antwerp and there is more facilities being constructed on the old island.
The African Aviaries are going to be in the Tsavo area, however there is no definate species list or location yet (that I know of) They have been vaguely mentioned on these forums. It is definately 3.3 cheetahs arriving, the carnivore head of section told me directly at a member's day in October. I have a feeling the butterfly house has been postponed. It was meant to open at easter but the crane has not left the old maned wolf paddock yet and there is no sign of construction. I think the entrance is meant to be a gradual development i.e. little bits added each year. |
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#27
17-03-2008
The most exciting news from Chester is the birth of a babirusa which is now almost three weeks old and thriving.
The eastern section of the bridge is open and gives an excellent view of the anoa island. It seems that it will be possible to view the offshow Philippine Spotted Deer from the other half when it is completed. The cheetah breeding pens are up and 3.3 North African Cheetahs are due to arrive early in May. The males will occupy the southern enclosure and the females the northern one while they complete their quarantine. They are being imported from Saudi Arabia. Marwell have placed a male Okapi on short term breeding loan for 6 months, and a second Rothschild's Giraffe calf is expected in April. A new female is coming from Blair Drummond to join the Chester herd. Other animals due to arrive this year include 0.1 Eastern Bongo, 0.1 Onager and 0.2 Bactrian Camels. A baby bongo is expected soon and intriguingly the keeper I spoke to informed me that the bongos were to be moved to a completely new enclosure in the centre of the zoo. The island for Orang Utan Sibu is surrounded by a tall wooden pole fence, so he will only be visible if he climbs a tree. Opposite this is a new picnic area adjacent to the Chilean Flamingo house. Work is progressing on the crocodile pool, viewing will be from two windows by the pools. A tall wall prohibits viewing of the crocodiles when they are out of the water, unless visitors go upstairs. This policy of restricted viewing at Chester rather spoils things I think. The pair of Snowy Owls have been seperated. The European Black Vultures have an egg, which one of the Griffon Vultures was quite interested in, but the Blacks soon saw it off. Other birds nesting were Wrinkled Hornbills Timor Sparrows Scissor-billed Starlings Spoonbills. It is hoped that all three female onagers wil foal during 2008. Loja did not have any cubs. Last edited by bongorob; 17-03-2008 at 06:00 AM. Reason: nerw information |
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#28
17-03-2008
Great news!!
I'll be hanging around the giraffe canal for ages in order to catch a glimpse of the babirusa!! (People will think i'm staring at an empty enclosure or the back of the giraffe house  ) The privacy has done them the world of good...I can't wait to see the anoa now either... Regarding the Bongo, is it possible that they may take over the buffalo paddock? I can't imagine another space large enough for them... Good to hear about the imports to the asian steppe exhibit, that'll be 1.3 Onagers and 0.4 Camels - should be an impressive sight once they're all outside. Good to see Chester stocking up on hoofstock now. New giraffes, new indian rhino, new bongo, new onager, new camels, possibly gazelles and a mystery species as well. Not to mention pregnancies and births with the babirusa, black rhinos, bongo and more. I'm disappointed about the new Orang exhibit though (I'll have to see the croc one in the flesh to decide on that one). Can't wait to get down there next week (or Easter holiday)! |
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#29
17-03-2008
Do you know whether the giraffe is pure bred? ( I suppose it is with them wanting to keep just pure breds)
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#30
17-03-2008
It is supposed to be pure Rothschild's. Sorry, I should have made it clearer.
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