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Chester Zoo Mystery ungulate

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Tapir, 7 Mar 2009.

  1. James27

    James27 Well-Known Member

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    When was this species meant to be arriving? I sort of forgot this thread existed to be honest.
     
  2. taun

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    Utlimately I this to be an anticlimax, Chester plans change alot (probably more down to the industry).

    However from hearing different things a few new ungulates could be introduced with space being freed up however I have not heard anything on the grapevine of species that could join the collection.
     
  3. Cat-Man

    Cat-Man Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    whats a kongoli
     
  4. Pygathrix

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    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    These folk are worse than MI5/MI6. Anyhow, they do not show the same scrutiny when dealing with domestics or livestock. PLAIN STUPID ... if you ask me! :rolleyes:
     
  6. bongorob

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    Chester are really disappointed not to be having scoopidoosaurus, they wanted an animal which showed itself more often than the Bornean Orang Utans.
     
  7. zoogiraffe

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    Which section was going to look after them,as finding staff with knowledge of how to care for them must be difficult.
     
  8. mammalguy

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    unicorn

    since when do unicorns exist
     
  9. zoogiraffe

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    Since time began,you mean to say that you have never seen one in the wild in the depths of the New Forest:pits one of the most amazing sight you can see in the natural world the only thing that beats it is seeing a Pink Elephant in Crewe;):D
     
  10. Maisie

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    And the Oompa Loompas in Winsford... oh wait, that's just the girls wearing too much fake tan...
     
  11. zoogiraffe

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    You are getting your Oompa Loopas confused with your PLASTIC SCOUSERS from Winsford:p:p:p
     
  12. okapikpr

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    Has no one mentioned gerenuk yet?
     
  13. Pygathrix

    Pygathrix Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Why, have you got any spare ones? (Serious question)
     
  14. Animaldude

    Animaldude Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I would guess pronghorn
     
  15. bongorob

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    I hope you are right.
     
  16. Cat-Man

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    ^^^as do i ^^^
     
  17. zoogiraffe

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    So would I but then again I know what it is!
     
  18. Pertinax

    Pertinax Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    They would probably be doomed to failure with these- very difficult to keep.
     
  19. kiang

    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I think this mystery ungulate, would be a species that would be linked to an area of special interest that the zoo currently has, so there fore it may be an ungulate from

    The Philippines
    Brazil
    West Africa
    India
    China

    Which really narrows the field for me (not!)

    At the end of the day zoogiraffe has told us of a conversation he has had with a member of staff at the zoo, that happened to include mention of a possible new species.
    And in the fullness of time we will find out, but it is keeping us all on the edge of our seats.

    I bet he is regretting the day he ever told us now!
     
  20. zoogiraffe

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    Not yet better you never know that day may come:D