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Discussion in 'Japan' started by PossumRoach, 10 May 2018.

  1. devilfish

    devilfish Well-Known Member

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    On our 2017 visit we were told that the marine iguanas were being held off-site (and off-display)

    The Galapagos land iguanas were on- show though, but they may have outgrown their vivarium by now.
     
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    arafan Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Thanks for the answer, I didn't know they had Land iguanas too, would be nice to see them breed.
     
  3. PossumRoach

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    2 spider tortoises hatched
     
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    PossumRoach Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    With the cooperation of the esb/eep izoo will be exhibiting Indian gharials starting from August 1. The translation engines translation seems wonky so I can't tell what they mean by 2029.

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  5. PossumRoach

    PossumRoach Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Here's some footage of the gharials in their enclosure

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    PossumRoach Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    PossumRoach Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    This isn’t about the park but its owner who also is an importer, breeder, and a broker had some radiated tortoises stolen from his facility. The animals are microchipped.
     
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    Some breeding-results at IZoo :
    - 13 Aldabra giant tortoises hatched ( the species has bred now for the 8th year in a row :) )
    - Madagascar spider tortoise hatched
    - Leopard tortoise hatched
    - African spurred tortoise hatched
    - Sakishima grass lizard ( Takydromus dorsalis ) hatched
    - Chinese crocodile lizards ( 7 ) born
    - Cuban ground iguanas 2 clutches ( ? ) of 12 and 16 eggs ( translation was not completly clear )
    - Red-crowned crane hatched :

     
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  10. PossumRoach

    PossumRoach Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    I really wonder where most of these animals will end up considering that izoo isn't accredited by the JAZA and it's creator has ties with brokers and the rest of the trade most people here wouldn't approve of.
     
  11. Kifaru Bwana

    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    That might be true, but just look at their track record with breeding rare and endangered herps.
    That puts many a zoo's reptile collection to shame.
     
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    Earless monitor lizard had laid 5 eggs on July 27 :) !
     
  13. vogelcommando

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    Mexican beaded lizard has laid an egg :).
     
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    For hte third year in a row Cuban ground iguanas ( Cyclura nubila nubila ) have been bred at IZoo :).
     
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    - Burmese star tortoise have laid 7 eggs
    - Yellow-spotted monitor also laid 7 eggs :).
     
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    Sounds like this zoo has quite a breeding record for conservation, many of these species are endangered.
     
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    At least 2 Yellow-spotted monitors - Varanus gouldii horni - hatched
    At least 7 Black pond turtles - Geoclemys hamiltonii - hatched
    Red-crowned cranes have laid 2 eggs
    A Pancake tortoise hatched :)
     
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    Are the Galapagos iguanas (marine or ground) now in exhibit?

    This center looks very interesting. What rare species, especially Japanese or Asian, are there here?
     
  20. PossumRoach

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    @Sicarius has recently been there and has uploaded images of the land iguanas so they are on display. He may also know any other species kept there as well.
     
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