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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Tunanta, 31 Dec 2013.

  1. Ned

    Ned Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Interesting, I thought that any European company was free to trade anywhere in the EU so a French lion tamer could work in Belgium. Presumably my understanding is wrong.
     
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    presumably a French lion tamer could work in Belgium... just not with lions :D
     
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    Haven't been yet but the lions are apparently 'HUGE'
     
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    1:0 Brazillian Tapir has arrived at Five Sisters Zoo from Dartmoor Zoo to join the other male Ronnie who came from Dudley Zoo. His name is Mani.
     
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    Three Common Squirrel monkeys have arrived.
     
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    A Barbary Sheep lamb was born on 28 March 2016.
     
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    A rare event these days!
    Does anyone know if anywhere else in the UK are breeding Barbary Sheep still ?
     
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    Dudley seem to have youngsters (amongst a large group, well into double figures) every time I visit.
     
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    Ah yes I forgot those.
     
  11. Quincey

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    A Muntjac fawn was born 10 days ago.
     
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    Two female black and white ruffed lemurs have just arrived at the Zoo.
     
  13. Quincey

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    2 Porcupines are now on display.
     
  14. Quincey

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    Two Agouti have been born.
     
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    A 2 year old male Eurasian Badger has come from the Natuurhulpcentrum, in Belgium and will soon be on display in a new enclosure.
     
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    1.2 De Brazza have arrived
     
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    The finishing touches are being done to the new Fishing cat enclosure with the animals due to arrive soon.
     
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    Anyone know where they came from?
     
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    3 Asian Short Clawed Otter pups have been born.
     
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    Peggy the Brown Bear has died :(