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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Waddi, 7 Nov 2019.

  1. Waddi

    Waddi Well-Known Member

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    Other than the Tuatara, are there any animals that, within the UK, can only be seen at Chester?
     
    Waddi, 7 Nov 2019
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    TeaLovingDave Moderator Staff Member 10+ year member

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    There's a good few - just off the top of my head, Balabac Chevrotain, Lowland Luzon Scops Owl and Boelens Python all qualify.
     
    TeaLovingDave, 7 Nov 2019
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  3. pipaluk

    pipaluk Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Babirusa, Ploughshare tortoise. Red billed Curassow, Onager...
     
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    pipaluk, 7 Nov 2019
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    taun Well-Known Member

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    When did South lakes stop keeping them?
     
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    pipaluk Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    2017 according to Zootierliste
     
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    EsserWarrior Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Doesn't Chester have Dusky Pademelon?
     
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    pipaluk Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Yes, but Exmoor also have them
     
    pipaluk, 12 Nov 2019
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  8. Waddi

    Waddi Well-Known Member

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    Thanks everyone for your replies
     
    Waddi, 15 Nov 2019
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