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Abercrombie and Debbie, two Galapagos tortoises of different subspecies, have arrived from the Oklahoma City Zoo on breeding recommendations. They will be part of two different breeding groups.
 
Any idea to which (sub-)species Abercrombie and Debbie belong?
And add on to that the current St. Augustine Galapagos species make up the current group?
 
Much appreciated Mike. I had it down that Oklahoma had 2 vicina, 1 vandenburghi as well as another unknown adult (without details of sex). A little while later found out that the males are Max and Abercrombie (who now is a confirmed vicina). But I might not have the full totals for Oklahoma (which bred in the past too …).

Still interesting to know how the original St. Augustine stock should pan out. I have down for males Pinky, Fester and Dirk. The females are Michelle (the breeding female from which eggs hatched this season, purportedly with the breeding male Pinky (as does Dirk) of the incorrect species, so the 2016 offspring are in fact hybrid / crossbreeds) plus another female Shelley.
 
An informed guess might be that perhaps Pinky and Dirk are microphyes and female Debbie has been brought in to breed with Pinky. Perhaps you can confirm or otherwise.
 
jayjds2 said:
New exhibit coming 2018: Oasis of the Nile. A fancier and larger exhibit for Nike crocodiles, and a room displaying Egyptian artifacts. If done well it could be a spectacular small exhibit.
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Especially if the croc's sponsor Nike adds funding, it will be really spectacular! ;)
 
Arizona Docent said:
Especially if the croc's sponsor Nike adds funding, it will be really spectacular! ;)
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Also, perhaps a possibility of showcasing some of the only currently confirmed suchus Western African crocs in US zoos.

BTW: there has been another clutch of Galapagos tortoise born this year!
 
Kifaru Bwana said:
Also, perhaps a possibility of showcasing some of the only currently confirmed suchus Western African crocs in US zoos.

BTW: there has been another clutch of Galapagos tortoise born this year!
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C. suchus is on exhibit in Land of Crocodiles (as of 2016, will confirm again next week).

Which species of tortoise does St. Augustine maintain? Actually, what is the US population as a whole like? I feel a separate thread would be appropriate for this.
 
jayjds2 said:
C. suchus is on exhibit in Land of Crocodiles (as of 2016, will confirm again next week).

Which species of tortoise does St. Augustine maintain? Actually, what is the US population as a whole like? I feel a separate thread would be appropriate for this.
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I assume you meant Galapagos: they maintain two species: Chelonoidis microphyes (1.1) and Chelonoidis vicina (1.1).
 
jayjds2 said:
Which species of tortoise does St. Augustine maintain? Actually, what is the US population as a whole like? I feel a separate thread would be appropriate for this.
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St. Augustine keeps a variety of species, as well as hybrid/unidentified individuals. This mirrors the US as a whole: there are 6 species currently held in AZA in addition to numerous hybrids or those of unknown origin. If you start a separate thread or PM me, I can go into more detail.

Edit: Yes, actually @Kifaru Bwana is right. They held 4 species recently but the other 2 were sent elsewhere.
 
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