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Mammal enclosures with natural barriers

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by animalszoos, 5 Mar 2017.

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Do you think natural barriers are worth it?

  1. Yes, I think natural barriers are worth it

  2. No, I do not think natural barriers are worth it

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  1. animalszoos

    animalszoos Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Great pictures! Thanks a lot!
     
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    animalszoos Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    What other animals could be kept in enclosures with the coyote Invisinet fencing (shown in the amazing pictures above - I have chosen the coyote type, because there are many other types of Invisinet)?
     
  3. Arizona Docent

    Arizona Docent Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    At ASDM they use this netting on coyote, the new vulture and burrowing owl aviaries, and Life On The Rocks (skunk, roadrunner, etc). They also use it as a top cover in Small Cat Canyon, though these exhibits were uncovered for decades. I assume this is to keep free ranging animals out, not to keep the cats in.
     
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    animalszoos Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Would it be strong and suitable enough for cougars, fishing cats, fishers, caracals, pine martens and the like.
     
  5. Arizona Docent

    Arizona Docent Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    For cougars absolutely not. For the others you mention, maybe I am not sure. The potential issue is them chewing through it.