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Discussion in 'Belgium' started by kiang, 22 Mar 2015.

  1. migdog

    migdog Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Wow great news! I'm visiting Pairi Daiza and Planckendael late April so will hopefully see both pairs :)
     
  2. ShonenJake13

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    Likewise for me but in late July :) I can't wait!
     
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    The bonobo group now numbers 13 following the birth of a baby to 12 year old Busira, her first :)
     
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    CORINNA one of the female Tasmanian devils, was found dead this morning.
     
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    0.1 Asiatic elephant born on Xmas.
     
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    Mother May Tagu.
     
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    Today, again an Asian elephant was born at Planckendael :).
     
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    Kai-Mook's first baby! If all is well the elephant house will be re-opened tomorrow, and the gender of the new calf will be announced.
     
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    While it appeared to be a male at first sight (their words, not mine :p), it turned out to be a female after all! It remains unnamed for now, but I believe there's a vote going on for what her name will be.

    I'm very happy that Planckendael's group is finally growing larger at a steady pace, and can't wait to see these two young elephants grow up with each other.
     
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    According to another forum, 3 pairs of red-billed choughs are finally on-show in the large vulture aviary!
     
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    Asian Elephant female, Phyo-Phyo had to be put to sleep tonight after suffering severe kidney failure. She was 36 years old. Her young calf, Tarzen is still with the herd and being bottle fed by keepers.
     
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    A female lion has escaped from her enclosure. All staff was told to evacuate.