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Anyone been to Gabon?

Discussion in 'Gabon' started by Simon Hampel, 20 Apr 2019.

  1. Simon Hampel

    Simon Hampel Administrator Staff Member 20+ year member

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    Simon Hampel, 20 Apr 2019
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  2. SpinyLiving

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    Never been but I plan on going someday, maybe on a herp outing I read about once.
     
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    There are off exhibit facilities like Parc Assango. The Centre de Primatologie is one the largest primate research facilities in Africa. In 1983, the first gorilla born in captivity in Africa was here.
     
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    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Might be worthwhile to have an update on the Centre de Primatologie
     
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    Is the Centre de Primatologie part of the Centre International de Recherches Medicales at Franceville where in 1989 the first Sun-tailed monkey worldwide was bred ?
     
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    I think so
     
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    I was about to say "that doesn't sound right - the species was only discovered in 1984", but in fact it is correct. They still house the only (semi-)captive group in the world, established in 1986. I wouldn't mind visiting that.
     
    Chlidonias, 22 Apr 2019
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