The zoo has received from the Tallinn zoo in Estonia, 1.3 Transcaspian urial (Ovis vignei Arkal), these are the only ones on show in western Europe, they are very young animals, ranging from 6 months to 18 months old. Also arrived from Tallinn, were 0.2 gaur . Source - zoonaute.
It seems at last we are also getting serious on rare and endangered caprids and ovids in zoo collections. Loomaeed Tallinna Zoo IS a treasure trove for those so inclined ...
And one of my photos : More infos : http://zoonaute.forumactif.com/nouv...plantes-arrivee-exceptionelle-t6951.htm#41932
1.0 Melanistic Jaguar arrived from Warsaw on 27th October (named Aramis) 1.0 Caracal also arrived from Krakow in the same shipment EDIT: 1.0 Chinese Leopard also came from Krakow (Called Tao) A female is expected in the next few weeks The Jaguar (Aramis) will be moved to Vincennes in December 2013
The expected female Chinese Leopard arrived today from Plzen. Name is Bao-Bao and she was born on 15/08/2011
3.5 Houbara bustard have been imported from the National Avian Research Centre (NARC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. These are the only ones in Europe. Results of the back of the Jardin des Plantes menagerie | Actu'Zoo
A pair of Australian Black-headed pythons has arrived. The male measures 2.30 meter and the female 2.21 meter. ( FB ).
Borneon Orangutan, Joey has died unexpectedly The Menagerie was the regret to inform you that our male orangutan, Joey, died this morning of July 23, 2014. Joey came to the Menagerie in November 2013. For several years he suffered from occasional digestive problems. Beginning July Joey introduced severe digestive disorders, progressively stopping to eat. The team of veterinarians and trainers of the Menagerie treated him taking support and advice from specialists in veterinary and human medicine. He unfortunately died despite several days of intensive care
A few recent arrivals and births have included; 0.0.3 lion tailed macaque born 0.1 Arabian oryx born 0.2 Rocky mountain goat arrived from Tierpark Berlin 0.1 Sichuan takin arrived from Tierpark Berlin 1.1 yellow throated marten arrived from Munster and Tierpark Berlin
Good News-more holders wanted. Do you know, from where Paris get them, and where they will be housed ?
From where I don't know, but I believe they will be utilising the current ostrich enclosure for them.