Yes, the male was imported by Perth Zoo in 2016 to pair with Li-Lian. The pair was subsequently transferred to Melbourne Zoo upon the death of their retired breeding pair (Li-Lian is their great-grandaughter).
Australasian Gibbon Population
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Yes, the male was imported by Perth Zoo in 2016 to pair with Li-Lian. The pair was subsequently transferred to Melbourne Zoo upon the death of their retired breeding pair (Li-Lian is their great-grandaughter).
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1.0 Tao and 0.1 Tien the Northern White-cheeked Gibbons have safely arrived at Wildlife HQ in Queensland. They are the first of their species in the state of Queensland and are the second species of gibbon for Wildlife HQ. This pairing is notable genetically as any offspring produced will not be related to the prolific Phillip (1973) line that is well-represented throughout Australasia and North America. There are now seven holders of White-cheeked Gibbons in Australasia with Rockhampton and Altina publicly stating their plans to house them in the future: How do two primates find love? They sing for it
Great to have another holder for this species!
I assume this means Rockhamptons upcoming pair will compromise of 0.1 Tuson from Adelaide and 1.0 Nakai from Perth. Tao's departure seems to indicate either Jermai will be repaired, or, she'll live the rest of her life with one or both of her young sons.
Has it been that long since you were there last jay?
On reflection, @jay may been referring to the Northern-white cheeked gibbons, but in either case it’s a something for Darling Downs Zoo to consider in the future.
They already have an impressive primate collection - they’re the only zoo in the region to hold four species of tamarin; and are working on a spectacular Hamadryas baboon exhibit, so it’d also be understandable if their priorities lie elsewhere.
Correct. I believe their priorities currently are the new massive African area including the huge Baboon exhibit. Also as been mentioned recently of them wanting to build a new Komodo dragon exhibit.
What they’ve built for their Grant’s zebra herd so far has been highly impressive. Long term, I anticipate they could hold the largest cohesive herd in the region if their eventual aspirations are to have around eight mares in the herd.
They’ll have no problem transferring out surplus colts and fillies from this herd to the other zoos (as they’ve already been doing). Even those with no interest in establishing purebred herds will be grateful of the introduction of new genetics into their generic herds, which otherwise would become inbred without new imports.
With the amount of money spent on almost redundant elephant houses at Taronga and Melbourne I believe there would be few inbred animal species in our zoos by now if a slice of that money were spent on new bloodlines, but I am sure the powers that be know more than I do.
Taronga did spend an awful lot on their bull barn that was built in 2009. It's interestingly designed, and was only in use for seven years.
With the amount of money spent on almost redundant elephant houses at Taronga and Melbourne I believe there would be few inbred animal species in our zoos by now if a slice of that money were spent on new bloodlines, but I am sure the powers that be know more than I do.
With the Bovid IRA completed and Giraffe IRA in the works among others, it’ll take out the restrictions that have been in place for the past three decades. Hopefully many of the zoos will recognise this as the opportunity it is and make the most of it.
Time will tell, lets see.With the Bovid IRA completed and Giraffe IRA in the works among others, it’ll take out the restrictions that have been in place for the past three decades. Hopefully many of the zoos will recognise this as the opportunity it is and make the most of it.
Easy money for what they want.Taronga did spend an awful lot on their bull barn that was built in 2009. It's interestingly designed, and was only in use for seven years.
Time will tell, lets see.
I think they’ll always be the temptation to let things stagnate. The general public neither know or care how inbred a generic zebra herd or whether they’re Grant’s or generic, but zoos know and should aspire to do the best they can. Darling Downs Zoo has surely set the bar high.
Easy money for what they want.
It definitely hasn't stood the test of time!
I should have been clearer, lol yes I was referring to the white cheeks.
A number of new gibbon holders (across all three species) have arisen in recent years, so it’s possible we may see Darling Downs Zoo acquire a second gibbon species. The Northern white-cheeked gibbon is especially appealing due to the difference in colouration between the male and the female.
With the acquisition of their Javan gibbon, Tasmania Zoo are now the only zoo to hold all three species we manage in the region. Wildlife HQ may also follow suit (and acquire Javan gibbon) given they’ve recently obtained the other two and hold an impressive and growing primate collection
Also add Rockhampton zoo to the list