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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Jabiru96, 4 Jan 2016.

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  1. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Hix, 11 Feb 2016
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    It did, didn't it? Like they just suddenly got bored with writing it....;)
     
    Pertinax, 13 Feb 2016
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  3. Jabiru96

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    Jabiru96, 16 Feb 2016
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    The article mentions 5 Andean Condors in Australia. Last I was aware, there were Bruce, Connie, Leslie, Konira and Zuleta at Taronga, and Inti at Australia Zoo. Does anyone know of anything has happened to one of these birds?
     
    kelvin, 17 Feb 2016
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    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    The second paragraph says "Zuleta is one of six Andean Condors within the Australasian region, five of which are cared for at Taronga Zoo."
     
    Chlidonias, 17 Feb 2016
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  6. kelvin

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    I misread that, thanks for the clarification Chlidonias!
     
    kelvin, 17 Feb 2016
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    I do hope that vice versa an unrelated young female / male Andean Condor will enter the region from the US this would enable another breeding pair to be established.

    On another note: the AZA / North American population of Andean Condors is very much focussed on providing young birds for reintroduction into various countries in South America (a.o. Colombia).
     
    Kifaru Bwana, 17 Feb 2016
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    no, it will not.
     
    Chlidonias, 17 Feb 2016
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  9. Kifaru Bwana

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    Too bad!

    Don't mention it: biosecurity? Or something else? :confused:
     
    Kifaru Bwana, 17 Feb 2016
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    Chlidonias, 17 Feb 2016
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    Does anyone have the names (and DOB/hatch date) of the offspring of Bruce and Connie (surviving or otherwise)?

    I know little about birds in general, can they be expected to breed until the end of their lifespan, or do they cease breeding like mammals as they age?
     
    Zoofan15, 18 Feb 2016
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    Jabiru96, 18 Feb 2016
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    Two ghost bat pups have been born.
     
    Jabiru96, 28 Feb 2016
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    The meerkat kits have been named Lawzi and Serati.
     
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    Jabiru96, 11 Mar 2016
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