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Snow leopards in UK

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by Chez, 16 Jun 2019.

  1. Chez

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    these majestic mammals fascinate and amaze. Wondering how many are in uk.
    Seen 1:1 at Marwell. Well a fleeting glimpse.
    1:1 at Highland wp. Very good view within a natural environment. chan and Amisha.
    Any more....
     
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    I saw one several years ago at The Big Cat Sanctuary (which at the time was called Wildlife Heritage Foundation). I am not sure if it is still there. Port Lympne used to have some as well, but I am not sure if they still do.
     
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  4. Connor Truran

    Connor Truran Member 5+ year member

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    The Welsh Mountain Zoo also hold the species. However, I am not sure how many.
     
  5. Nisha

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    Welsh Mountain - 1.1 (retired breeding pair)

    The Big Cat Sanctuary (Smarden) - 1.1 (young pair, have yet to breed)

    Paradise Wildlife Park - 1.1 (young pair, have yet to breed)

    Marwell - 1.1 (middle aged breeding pair, have bred in the past)

    Dudley Zoo - 0.1 (young female. Waiting for a recommendation for a replacement male)

    South Lakes Safari Zoo - 1.1 (breeding pair. Have bred in the past)

    Highland Wildlife Park - 1.1 (young pair, have yet to breed)

    Five Sisters Zoo - 0.2 (siblings, surplus to the EEP at present)

    Banham Zoo - 1.1 (retired breeding pair)

    Howletts - 1.1 (middle aged pair. Have not bred)

    Linton - 1.1 (young pair. No breeding recommendation currently)

    Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - 2.1 (breeding pair and male cub (Born 2018))

    Twycross - 1.1 (middle aged pair. Have bred in the past)

    Thrigby Hall - 1.2 (breeding pair and female cub (Born 2018))

    I don't believe Combe Martin have Snow Leopard anymore (despite what Zootierliste says). Happy to be corrected though
     
  6. Chez

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    Thanks all.
     
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    This pair have recently produced 2 cubs.
     
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  8. pipaluk

    pipaluk Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    No Snow leopards at Combe Martin earlier this week, ZTL needs updating
     
  9. WanderingDragon

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    Thrigby Hall female cub born 2018, named Saffron, moved to Zurich on 17 Dec 2019 with male cub born 2018 at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, named Snow Crystal (aka 'Chris'). Combe Martin has Amur Leopards.
     
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  10. TNT

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    Lakelands cub is still there :)
     
  11. Davef68

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    Highland Wildlife Park pair had three clubs last summer
     
  12. TeaLovingDave

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    Of which at least one has since passed away.
     
  13. Davef68

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    Aw, I’d missed that. Sorry to post inaccurate news.

    Slightly worrying for future breeding that all three appear to have the same eye condition
     
  14. WanderingDragon

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    Snow Crystal ('Chris') has now moved from Lakelands to Zurich.