I was just wondering if anybody could help me with the Giraffe's at Marwell. I would like to know some of their information like Names, birth dates, parentage etc... I know Chris was their breeding Male for a while before he sadly died. They used to have an ID panel as well, but when I went last month, that had disappeared would any one be able to help me with that?
Couldnt identify whose who but theres Mary (who according to the sign is undergoing veterinary treatment) and then theres Isabella (who according to the person I spoke to, is in the early stages of pregnancy). Can't be any more help than that I'm afraid.
There are the three youngsters: Tiye, Christa and Khama and mums Matilda, Mary and Grace and I know there is a new male but im not sure what his name is...Dalek will know!
The current giraffes are: Born Sire Dam Kizmet M ?? Mary F 1993 Matilda F 1997 Isabella F 2002 Bruce Biffa Makeda F 2005 Chris Biffa Christa F 2008 Chris Matilda Tiye F 2008 Chris Mary 3 young males recently went to Folly Farm, Wales
Which ones are the hybrids and which are the pure (rothschildis)? What is the longterm plan at Marwell ZOO? I suppose they wish to retain the pure-breds and off-load the hybrids to a starting collection?
Kismet was from Flamingoland. he is a Rothschild. I know nothing more about his background. Matilda is also Rothschild. She was born at Marwell to Dribbles (Wild-caught in 70's) and Harry. Harry was also born at Marwell to Arabesque (wild-caught) and Eric (I have no info). I think they plan to breed pure and hybrid giraffe. Isabella is pregnant to Kismet - so the calf will be a hybrid.
Its all right i know Kismets history he`s a great looking Giraffe if you want to know a bit more about him send me PM.
