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  1. kiang

    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155097990131872
     
    kiang, 20 Sep 2017
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  2. BjoernN

    BjoernN Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Great news, did the female come from Leipzig this year?
     
    BjoernN, 20 Sep 2017
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    She and the male came in March from Leipzig, so it seems they were conceived in Bristol itself, which is a nice first ;)
     
    lintworm, 20 Sep 2017
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    Was just browsing Zootierliste and noticed Bristol is now listed as a holder for Goodfellow's tree kangaroo. Does anyone know where the animal(s) in question came from? I've tried looking myself and couldn't find any mention of it elsewhere.
     
    DesertRhino150, 3 Oct 2017
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    Zooplantman, 1 Nov 2017
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    gentle lemur, 1 Nov 2017
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    Wow. Shock news as she was probably my all-time favourite gorilla.:( I did notice in a recent photo of her though that she looked to have lost a lot of weight compared to her normal tubby self. I remember when her parents Samson and Lomie were brought together for mating at Bristol. One thing they have wrong is that her first baby was born at London ,not Chessington. Fortunately her two sons born at Bristol survive her and Komale is already in a group with females at BeekesBergen.
     
    Pertinax, 1 Nov 2017
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  8. pipaluk

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    Very sad to hear this, I too remember seeing her as a baby at London in 1976.
    Just got back from a great day at Whipsnade and this has taken the shine off it somewhat!
     
    pipaluk, 1 Nov 2017
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    Based on this Facebook post, it came from the Perth Zoo: Perth Zoo
     
    jayjds2, 2 Nov 2017
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  10. The Hedgehog

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    Firstly I am sorry to hear of Salomies passing. Does anyone know if Bristol will source a new gorilla if so can I please have information on the individual. Also the Lion brothers are getting older and due to this may fight does anyone know if they will be moved to another zoo for breeding or will they get a new lioness or two any lion or gorilla updates will be greatly appreciated.

    Kind regards The Hedgehog
     
    The Hedgehog, 8 Nov 2017
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    Brush-tailed bettong at now on display in the nocturnal house. Blue-throated conure are on display in the outdoor aviary in Zona Brazil.
     
    Ned, 23 Nov 2017
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    Lovely news! Which enclosure are the bettong in?
     
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    They're in with the cuscus. I saw two of them
     
    Ned, 23 Nov 2017
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    Can anyone confirm this ??
     
    Nanook, 25 Nov 2017
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    It left Perth Zoo for Bristol. That's probably a good enough confirmation.
     
    Chlidonias, 25 Nov 2017
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    All I can say is how irritating it is that 3 collections in England have one and they are all currently offshow!!
     
    pipaluk, 25 Nov 2017
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    Maguari Never could get the hang of Thursdays. 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Not for much longer though, thanks to the busy builders at Chester! :D
     
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    I wouldn't be surprised if the species goes onshow at Bristol too before this time next year, all things considered; I would, however, be surprised if the species goes back on-display at London anytime soon.
     
    TeaLovingDave, 25 Nov 2017
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    Thanks guys.
     
    Nanook, 25 Nov 2017
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    At least the Dusky Pademelons that have come in recently to a couple of UK zoos are on show though.
     
    Chlidonias, 25 Nov 2017
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