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Discussion in 'United States' started by okapikpr, 17 Jun 2009.

  1. Milwaukee Man

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    How is the status of the Styani red panda in the USA. In Europe none are kept at the moment and historicly only 8 collections have had this subspecies ( ! ).
     
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    They're around, just like the Western ssp. I've seen Red Pandas at 6 zoos so far and 3 have has A. f. fulgens and 3 have had A. f. refulgens (Styani). One of those with A. f. refulgens, Cincinnati, also currently has a cub. Based on my limited knowledge and observations, I'd say they are just about as common here as the Western. If ISIS ever comes back out and/or ztl ever makes an American version I'll make sure to look into it for you if I remember.

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    The zoo has added 3.0 Demoiselle Cranes to their collection. I do not know where they are on-exhibit, though.

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    - They are mixed in with the Tufted Deer. I saw the trio on my visit last weekend. I will post a trip report over the weekend.
     
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    What do you mean by "Hog Island Boa"?

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    Hogg Island Boa (Boa constrictor imperator). Also sometimes known as Hog Island or Hog Isle boa ...
     
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    I was unaware they held that subspecies.

    So is that the boa they keep in that puny mixed enclosure?

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    No it is in its own exhibit right next to the nocturnal section.
     
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    Oh okay. Do you know which ssp the one I'm talking about is?

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    If you are talking about the one in "Animal Lifetstyles" it is a Common Boa, Green Iguana and Red-Footed Tortoise.
     
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    Yes but like the ssp. So Boa constrictor ______.

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    Boa constrictor imperator I believe. I am not 100% sure, but thats what I think it said.
     
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