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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by nb123, 16 Feb 2011.

  1. nb123

    nb123 Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    More new arrivals, from Facebook page.

    "We have just recieved 8 Meerkats and 4 Spiny Hill Turtles from the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust."
     
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    Just googled Spiny Hill Turtles, awesome looking thangs, don't think I've seen them before (though Zootierliste says Chester & London have got them, maybe I've been walking around with my eyes closed?).
     
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    Nope Chesters are off-show so you have not been walking round with your eyes closed!!
     
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    Must have been on show at some point - just checked my photo list and I've got shots of the species at Chester and Cotswold.
     
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    Thanks for that, I'm relieved both my powers of observation and memories are working.
     
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    Used to be in the back corridor if my memory seves me correctly!
     
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    Yes, that sounds right. Probably mixed with something lizard-y (sailfin lizards?).
     
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    They certainly where mixed at some point but cannot remember with what.
     
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    Big cats are one of those groups of animals that indicate a definite shift up in gear in the animal collection. Very odd to bring in two such young animals though.
     
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    Also concerned about their safety and well-being!
     
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    Apparently they were rejected by the mother and staff in Belgium didn't want the hassle of handrearing them
     
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    Breeding programme? Are they pure amurs?
     
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    Someone told me that they are hybrid.
     
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    Dominque the Miniature Donkey gave birth to a healthy male foal on monday.
     
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    Also new is a young, hand reared Puma.

    It is not officially on display, as it apparently lives in the keepers house at the moment and was brought out to a random patch of grass about 20m from the kids play area at the park.

    I wouldn't claim that I knew a lot about handing cats, but it did seem to be out of control for most of the time he was outside.

    The bloke said it had been rejected by its parents, the same as the tigers were, so presumably they might have originated from the same place? :confused:
     

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    Update from facebook page

    Lion Rescue

    Wingham Wildlife Park will be taking on 2 male Lions which had been rescued from a French Circus by a rescue centre in France called Tonga Terre D'accueil, which is run by L'espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine. We are very excited about this project and will keep everyone updated on the progress of this project. Please feel free to read our initial press release at:

    http://​www.winghamwildlifepark.co.uk/​UploadedFiles/​November 2011 Lions.pdf
     
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