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Australia Zoo Australia Zoo unveils three new male zebras

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Simon Hampel, 8 Jul 2011.

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  1. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Administrator Staff Member 20+ year member

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    Australia Zoo has unveiled three new male zebras, to be used as part of a breeding program | Courier Mail

     
  2. Electus Parrot

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    The Irwins do not make animals sound scientific at all :D
    I wonder how many years these guys will be off display? lol
     
  3. Jabiru96

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    Where did they come from?
     
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    'and they'll fall desperately in love' What planet is she on?:rolleyes:

    As this is Australia, may be a long time till they can source some females?
     
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    Ugh. Anyone got a bucket?
     
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    jay Well-Known Member 20+ year member

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    They are playing to an audience comnprised of children and people who view animals in a luvy duvy way, I would like to know where they came from too.
     
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    According to the 2011 Zebra ARR, three male zebra were recommended for transfer to Australia Zoo from Werribee Open Range Zoo (hope I am allowed to say this here).

    Even if they do fall in love however, babies may not be forth coming, as two of the males have been neutered...
     
  8. FriendOfTheZoo

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    Oh dear - 2 are gelded. Good luck breeding those! :D