What about the Royal Antelope , Neotragus pygmaeus in European zoological collections ?
They're the first species of my future south american tank. will be joined by Hyphessobrycon, Corydoras and Otocinclus. Possible a Ancistrus too.
I have a dog, Arco ,an almost 9 year old English cocker spaniel, a rabbit, Zeus, a guinea pig ,Zoë, 1 adult yokohama fowl rooster, 2 yokohama...
I've seen good examples, I've seen bad examples. Some species are undoubtfully unacceptable in some areas, I agree. I don't think it's always...
That is true, but one thing. Puffers are quite agressive and may start attacking other fish. Not a good choice if you have any smaller of weaker...
I'm aware of the problem, very well. No need to point it out. I wasn't saying they shouldn't keep these species. My point is : use common...
Maybe zoos like Calgary better focus on temperate, and mostly boreal animals (including many north-american natives, in that case), maybe some...
Pretty neat membership indeed - I'm member card holder for 10 years now (soon, we'll be renewing ours for the 10th time). That means since I was...
I think it is only normal that some animals aren't allowed outside in poor weather conditions. It would be dangerous for them if they did go out,...
I have some small aquatic snails in my larger aquarium; they're quite pesky. They damage your plants. I haven't seen any in a while, but I know...
Many zoos say the reason for locking animals up is safety (for the animals themselves, so they don't start fighting with no-one around, won't...
Sorry sun. I had no intention of creating a conflict; I was just stating my thought on the matter. And indeed, I agree on what you are saying. I...
In understand the problem. The ones that design them, sadly don't know too much of it and don't get enough talk with the ones who do. They should...
I agree sometimes inexpensive and smaller exhibits can be very good. I've seen some very good ones on that respect too. And hey, even an ugly...
I've been to zoom erlebniswelt; it's indeed quite well done and has very good exhibits, though some do miss somethings. By the way, this zoo sadly...
Maybe a good idea to add to this thread what kind of exhibits, features, enclosures ,attractions etc. you would love to have in your own zoo ?...
A section of the asian lion enclosure at Planckendael animal park in Muizen, Belgium. The exhibit was built in 2006 and houses a couple and their...
I agree. Predators should be able to eat the diet they require. If that is meat and a lot of it, so be it. I don't like meat, but I think these...
Sun is right ; you have the southern and the northern. southerns is most common in both wild and captive environments. They're not very clearly...
The gallery is getting popular. I've added 30 pictures myself over the last few days. I like the gallery ,and I think it's a good thing. A few...
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