I think a self sufficient population is possible for the region. Importing a few new females for breeding groups at Taronga, Mebourne, Mogo and...
It would be great if we end up having actively breeding facilities at Melbourne, Mogo, Adelaide and Taronga. This would be able to sustain a...
Since Europe are at/over capacity with there gorillas, it could be likely to get some imports from there (as you said, preferably females). If...
It’ll be interesting to see if any logical steps actually do take place to maintain hippos for the region. While where on the topic of species...
Thanks for the reply, Hopefully they do acquire Kamina - a female calf would be good so it can possibly breed with Obi.
Is it known what Melbourne’s long term plans are with Pygmy hippos? They’ll manage to keep Felix until he dies but considering they have the...
That’s disappointing, hopefully the Taronga pair and Kamina and Obi/Felix will be able to sustain the population enough until new imports come in...
Thanks, I’m surprised there are only 5 individuals in the region for species that doesn’t need too much room and would fit into most zoos pretty...
You’re right, Pygmy hippopotamus would be a lot more likely there. What are Adelaide zoos long term plans with Obi? (I’m pretty sure that’s there...
It would be great for the region if Altina became a holder. Halls gap zoo also could be a good option for either River or Pygmy hippo. Australia...
I had no idea about the baboon transfer but that’s great to hear. Hopefully this will lead to an active troupe at Monarto. It would be great to...
I am pretty sure Australia zoo hold 3 male black and white ruffed lemur off display and based off National zoo and aquarium’s website they seem to...
Thanks for the reply! Wow, it will be quite a sight to see so many species in such a large exhibit. I will admit that I am disappointed the...
I just have a question regarding Monarto Zoo’s ‘Wild Africa’. If the large, multiple species, African savannah exhibit and the Madagascar lemur...
Australia Zoo in the early 2000’s was on its way to become one of the best zoos in the country until Steve Irwin’s tragic death which stopped a...
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