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Pairi Daiza Abu and Marcub returned to Pairi Daiza from Zurich?

Discussion in 'Belgium' started by Sorelsen, 10 Aug 2015.

  1. Sorelsen

    Sorelsen Active Member

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    I heard that the 2 shoebill siblings born in 2008, returned to Pairi Daiza this year. Does anyone know details ? I've checked the websites of Zurich and Pairi Daiza but couldn't find any clue.....
     
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  2. zoomaniac

    zoomaniac Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    The shoebills returned because Zurich will transform its "Afrikahaus" into an Australian exhibit.
     
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  3. lintworm

    lintworm Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Another reason why the shoebills are now in Pairi Daiza is to form new possible breeding pairs, the animals from Wuppertal have also been moved to Pairi Daiza.
     
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  4. Sorelsen

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    Really!! Have both (M & F) in Wuppertal already been in Pairi Daiza? Or will they (Zurich & PD) form a pair each ? I've read an article in February that the male was waiting for a female to come, that means at least the female in Wuppertal came to Pairi Daiza ?
     
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    jwer Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    If the messages on Zoochat and Zootierliste are correct, all animals from Zurich, Wuppertal and PD are in PD atm to see if new breeding pairs can be formed. I don't think Zurich wants theirs back anytime soon as they have demolished their exhibit. It seems likely least one promising pair will return to Wuppertal.
     
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  6. Sorelsen

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    Wow, so they are now trying in PD. Expecting some good news......

    Thank you all for letting me know. I appreciate!
     
    Sorelsen, 12 Aug 2015
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