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Discussion in 'United States' started by Chlidonias, 17 Aug 2017.

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  1. The_UltimateBea

    The_UltimateBea Well-Known Member

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    I have taken pictures of Platypus Pond under construction and I will post when I have a chance.
     
    The_UltimateBea, 25 May 2018
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  2. pachyderm pro

    pachyderm pro Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    They already started construction! This just keeps getting better and better. Please upload when you get the opportunity.
     
    pachyderm pro, 25 May 2018
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  3. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    There was one pair at Healesville which survived well, and which produced a baby in 1943. That's it. Not many Platypus were kept in artificial conditions anywhere in Australia, and very few lived more than a few months. It wasn't until much more recently (within the last thirty years or so) that their husbandry has become more secure, with even second-generation births occurring.
     
    Chlidonias, 25 May 2018
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  4. DavidBrown

    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    When I was at Healesville in 2017 the keepers said in the presentation that most of the babies there have been born in the last decade. They seem to have cracked the problems with their husbandry.
     
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  5. DavidBrown

    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Your information is not correct. One platypus in the Bronx Zoo lived 10 years. Her mate lived 12 years. Here are some details: Flashback: Platypuses at The Bronx Zoo
     
    DavidBrown, 25 May 2018
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  6. Zorro

    Zorro Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Aussie zoos back then had a endless supply if any died also I believe the first ones to reach the US may of went by ship!
     
    Zorro, 25 May 2018
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  7. The_UltimateBea

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    The_UltimateBea, 26 May 2018
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  8. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    Cool. I'm picking it'll be something like the Platypus house at Healesville.
     
    Chlidonias, 26 May 2018
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  9. Arizona Docent

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    This is great news indeed. And it looks like it will open this summer. I believe the rest of Outback Australia (or whatever it's called) is opening this weekend for the big Memorial Day holiday (for those outside USA this is the last Monday in May and signals for Americans the start of the summer vacation season). So the Platypus Pond will not be open with the rest of the exhibit, but pretty soon afterwards.
     
    Arizona Docent, 26 May 2018
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  10. TheEthiopianWolf03

    TheEthiopianWolf03 Well-Known Member

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    YES! I don’t have to Australia to see a platypus (although I can name a handful of reasons why I need to go besides seeing a platypus). All I need to do is drive for 8-10 hours! This is huge news!
     
    TheEthiopianWolf03, 26 May 2018
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  11. BigNate

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    This is fantastic, I can't wait
     
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    Two of those early Bronx animals lived a normal life span, and even showed some breeding behaviour.
     
    FBBird, 26 May 2018
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    This is great! Just gave me another reason to visit San Diego!
     
    TheGerenuk, 26 May 2018
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    groundskeeper24 Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    This is awesome. I hope they will be on display in time for my trip to San Diego at the end of October!
     
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  15. Fallax

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    If all goes well I will cross my fingers and toes that Europe is next.
     
    Fallax, 26 May 2018
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    aardvark250 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    How many will they get? two or more?
     
    aardvark250, 27 May 2018
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  17. Arizona Docent

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    I think I read on their site that they are getting two.
     
    Arizona Docent, 27 May 2018
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  18. EsserWarrior

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    If the zoo does successfully get the platypus, I know I will definitely be getting my behind over there to see them.

    If San Diego Zoo Safari Park does successfully take care of these platypus, what would this mean for other zoos? Will they also try to bring in platypus and start an American breeding project for the species?
     
    EsserWarrior, 28 May 2018
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  19. Kifaru Bwana

    Kifaru Bwana Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Probably nothing much as I do believe it is a one-off loan.
     
    Kifaru Bwana, 28 May 2018
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    We' ll see. It could start as one-off loan and then slowly transform to starting point of platypus breeding programme out of Australia. It´ll also depend on willingnes of other zoos to invest in this and take the risk.
     
    HOMIN96, 28 May 2018
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