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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by JoeDK14, 2 Jan 2018.

  1. AdrianW1963

    AdrianW1963 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Dudley zoo have - Black & white ruffed lemur, Ring tailed lemur, Black lemur & Collared lemur all with access to the walk through area mind you the Collared Lemurs are very rarely out.
     
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    I think there were two pairs, with one having outside access, but looking at other posts from last year, one pair may have deceased. The other pair then, with their youngster are still within the walled section I suppose. Shame, I really liked seeing them outside.
     
  3. Zooreviewsuk

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    There were definitely 4 if not 5 in the enclosure of which one was a youngster. I have a photo of 4 together (well within lens shot) and I'm sure there were 5 but may have been 4.
     
  4. Indlovu

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    Linton, though without a walkthrough, hold White-Collared Brown Lemur, Crowned Lemur, Mongoose Lemur, and Red Ruffed Lemur. These are kept separate most of the time but can be mixed in a large outdoor exhibit.
     
  5. Fallax

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    The Galapagos giant tortoise have been removed from the zoo's website for some reason. Also the Bactrian camels have been added in the 'other mammals' section for some stupid reason when they have an even toed ungulate section. Also, the onagers are in the even toed ungulate section for reasons beyond me. Let me not forget to add that there is pages for the Malayan tapir and binturong on the website but the only way to get to them is by the side list and they aren't on the page itself.

    In other words, Chester needs to sort out their website!
     
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    Reasons of conventional taxonomy, perhaps? ;)
     
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    I meant to say even, I swear...
     
  8. agnmeln

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    Very odd. I really hope it is only a website issue!
     
  9. Indlovu

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    They weren’t allowed access to their exhibit on my last visit (about 10 days ago) - so thry may well be temporarily/permanently off-display.
     
  10. agnmeln

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    Ah, I don’t like that at all!
     
  11. Andy B

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    They weren’t in their usual spot in the Tropical house today when I visited.
     
  12. Fallax

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    I don't know whether to email the zoo or to wait for someone to confirm info here...
     
  13. agnmeln

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    Email if you are up for it!
     
  14. Fallax

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    Ok, I emailed them. I also remembered on SLOTZ that they were struggling to get on a bit. It's kind of funny that this has happened at the same time that I suggested a new exhibit for them. Maybe they are watching us and I was right and they are building a new enclosure :p
     
  15. JoeDK14

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    We’re would that new enclosure be though as I can’t think we’re on earth they could go
     
  16. Fallax

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    My suggestion was the lawn between the penguins and the aquarium as there is some bushes there which can also be cut down for an enclosure.
     
  17. jde7582

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    Maybe they realised the state of the tropical house is effecting there health and behaviour, hopefully just moved offshore till this can be fixed or a new home found.
     
  18. Fallax

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    This seems like the most likely reason to be honest, the tortoises are probably the most popular animal in the Tropical Realm for most visitors to see.
     
  19. agnmeln

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    I hope there’s some positive news soon.
     
  20. Fallax

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    I missed the episode, did anything else of interest occur?
     
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