The female spider monkey infant has been named 'Makabo'
The Monarto chimps have plenty of big fights and the males have the scars to prove it— bonobo-esque they are not. They do, however, have a very...
Monarto has announced on FB that sadly, chimpanzee Lani’s baby didn’t survive. She appears to have been doing all the right things with the infant...
I believe Monarto does the same thing! Simple but genius security measure.
You’d need a ton of experience! Zookeeping is not an easy field to get into (I’ve been trying for ten years myself!) and that’s before you...
It's not just about paddocks, but indoor barn space. We don't know how the spaces will be configured, and how much will be 100% completed at the...
I wonder if there might also be an advantage in Anjalee being a familiar face to Burma, even if they weren't especially close.
7 News Adelaide has announced that Monarto will indeed receive two elephants from Taronga, but it is not yet decided which individuals they will...
I think Kluet would be prioritised for pairing with a female over Malu (aside from genetic reasons) because he has no companion present. He and...
Castration appears to be hit-or-miss with regards to allowing males to remain with their natal group; I'm not a fan of it as an option myself,...
It would have to be a system with no dead ends— the same as tunnels used in back of house areas. It can certainly work; a couple of sanctuaries in...
Artis Zoo in The Netherlands has an aerial tunnel over visitors’ heads, a bit different to the rope pathways used for orangutans. I worked as an...
Gombe's name has been thrown around, and Sandali's as well, but generally when I've asked keepers they've said there's nothing clear yet. Poor old...
There is no clear alpha male at Monarto at present. Zombi continues to play a peace-keeper role, and part of me would not be surprised if this...
Monarto requested to retain Zuri when Tsotsi was still alive, but now I think it's more likely they hold onto Hope and Zola (presuming Tsots sired...
That sounds sensible; or in the scenario where a female be imported from overseas to Adelaide (as has been talked about) Sekara could be a match...
Oh, wonderful!
At the keeper talk today, it was said that the infant is due in April. Lani is definitely showing!
Since Happy’s birth, Lani has been exceptionally close to Hope, acting as a doting aunt figure. I think I’ve actually seen Hope clinging to her...
Oh yes, that was what I meant.
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