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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tafin, 20 Jul 2019.

  1. Tafin

    Tafin Well-Known Member

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    Hi everyone

    I've just joined ZooChat. I'm from New Zealand. I love learning about the animals in the Australian and New Zealand zoos and see there are some amazing posts about the history of different species on here. This is what inspired me to join so I can learn more, and ask all my questions!

    Thanks for reading my opening post.
     
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  2. amur leopard

    amur leopard Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome!
     
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  3. TheGerenuk

    TheGerenuk Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome to ZooChat!
     
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  4. Zoofan15

    Zoofan15 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome to ZooChat @Tafin. I’m not sure what animals you’re most interested in; but if you’re into the genealogy of mammals (I see you posted in the Australian mammals thread), here’s a few threads that may be of interest:

    Former Mammals In New Zealand Zoos (1980 to present)

    Common Hippopotami at Auckland Zoo [Auckland Zoo]

    giraffes in New Zealand

    Australian and ( NZ) Elephants news and discussion

    Australian (and NZ) Great Ape News and Discussion

    Chimpanzee Troop [Taronga Zoo]

    Big/Small Cats in Australasian Zoos – News, History and Discussion

    Happy reading; happy posting!
     
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  5. birdsandbats

    birdsandbats Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome!
     
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  6. Terry Thomas

    Terry Thomas Well-Known Member Premium Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome and ask away!
     
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  7. Daktari JG

    Daktari JG Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    welcome
     
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  8. Tafin

    Tafin Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Terry, what species are you most knowledgeable about?
     
  9. Hipporex

    Hipporex Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome comrade
     
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  10. amur leopard

    amur leopard Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    NOOOOO! I was looking forward to the cult joke....

    Have you moved on?
     
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    pangolin12 Well-Known Member Premium Member 5+ year member

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    Hi there
     
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  12. Terry Thomas

    Terry Thomas Well-Known Member Premium Member 5+ year member

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    I no longer consider myself to be very knowledgeable about any species! I would say that I maybe know a little bit about a wide variety of animals, but mainly birds.
     
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  13. Anteaterman

    Anteaterman Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Hello, and welcome to ZooChat!
     
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  14. Tafin

    Tafin Well-Known Member

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    Thanks everyone. Everyone on ZooChat has been so kind and welcoming. This is such an awesome site!
     
  15. Hipporex

    Hipporex Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    I was told the joke was getting repetitive and didn't want to become annoying but if you really enjoy them I suppose I can bring it back sporadically

    Also @Tafin, happy you're enjoying your time and we're all happy to have you here
     
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