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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by zoogiraffe, 8 Jan 2012.

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  1. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Now I'm wondering what the connection is between crocodiles and fishing cats.
     
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  2. Water Dragon

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    They both eat fish?
     
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  3. Swampy

    Swampy Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Slightly stronger than the connection between crocodiles and eagle owls :p
     
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  4. zoogiraffe

    zoogiraffe Well-Known Member

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    Well they need something other than Crocodiles to keep the general public's interest,so I for one am in favour of this new addition to the collection!
     
    zoogiraffe, 5 Jul 2017
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  5. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I wholeheartedly agree.
     
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  6. TeaLovingDave

    TeaLovingDave Moderator Staff Member 10+ year member

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    As small cat species go, it is also one of the nicest ones knocking around :) and there is the potential for informational signage to discuss the fact that the species is found in the same areas and habitats as taxa such as Ganges Gharial, Mugger Crocodile, Saltwater Crocodile and Sunda Gharial!
     
    TeaLovingDave, 5 Jul 2017
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  7. Komodo99

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    From the zoos Facebook page the Fishing cats have now arrived.There is one at the moment and his name is Fred.
     
    Komodo99, 14 Jul 2017
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    Nothing against Fishing Cats, but Fish Owls would be nice.
     
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  9. Komodo99

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    I would prefer Crocodylus Acutus to be held as it is a rather under represented species that is held in Europe.
     
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  10. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    because the Americans restrict exports.
     
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    kiang Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Could be the start of a S.E Asian precinct.
     
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    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    No bad thing!
     
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  13. Komodo99

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    Green Tree Pythons are now confirmed to be going on show.
     
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  14. Swampy

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    Swampy, 22 Jul 2017
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  16. bongorob

    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Whatever has happened there, they will always be false gharial to me :p
     
    bongorob, 22 Jul 2017
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  17. Swampy

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    I usually go for 'Malayan Gharial' or 'Sunda Gharial' nowadays. It's entirely illogical, but false gharial just feels...wrong now that they've been moved into the Gavialidae.
     
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    Well done Sean and team a tremendous result
     
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    bongorob Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    how about Schlegel's long-nosed crocodile?:D
     
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  20. Komodo99

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    I'm going to stick with Sunda Gharial or Tomistoma
     
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